Of all men in the world, I suppose that I am the last that has a right to be in love.

I daresay I shall marry some day." "I'm sure I hope you will." "But not till I'm forty or perhaps fifty years old.

If I was not fool enough to have what men call a high ambition I might venture to be in love now." "I'm sure I'm very glad that you've got a high ambition.

It is what every man ought to have; and I've no doubt that we shall hear of your marriage soon,--very soon.

And then,--if she can help you in your ambition, we--shall--all--be so--glad." Phineas did not say a word further then.