I do not want--seek to make a bargain.

If you need a friend you may be able to rely on me more confidently because you know I love you." "Oh, you think so," said Gertrude, interrupting him; "but you will get over it.

I am not the sort of person that men fall in love with.

You will soon change your mind." "Not the sort! Oh, how little you know!" he said, becoming eloquent.
"I have had plenty of time to change, but I am as fixed as ever.

If you doubt, wait and try me.