"But let me assure you of one thing: that your being Lord Hartledon will not make the slightest difference to my decision not to give you my daughter, unless your line of conduct shall change." "It is changed.

Dr.Ashton, on my word of honour, I will never be guilty of carelessness again.

One thing will be my safeguard, though all else should fail--the fact that I passed my word for this to my dear brother not many hours before his death.

For my sake, for Anne's sake, you will forgive me!" Was it possible to resist the persuasive tones, the earnestness of the honest, dark-blue eyes?
If ever Percival Elster was to make an effort for good, and succeed, it must be now.

The doctor knew it; and he knew that Anne's happiness was at stake.