If you will give me your consent, I will ask her." "But--but," said the old man, stammering.

"Does the girl know anything of this ?" "She knows that I love her, and I think she will not be unkind." "I don't know that I object," said Mr.Wishart after a long pause.

"In fact I am very willing, and I am very glad that you had the good manners to speak to me first.

Yes, upon my word, sir, I am pleased.

You have had a creditable career, and your future promises well.