The lad, if you will, may choose when he comes of age; I have another string to my bow, should he refuse the offer.

But meantime, and while 'tis uncertain to which of us he'll end by belonging, I hope I may bear my part in his school fees." "But that, to some extent, must bind him." "No: for I propose to keep my share of it dark, with your leave.
But you shall hear further of this by letter.

May I say, that if I chose his father's son, I have come to-day to set my heart on his mother's?
I wish you good night, ma'am! Good night, sirs!".