I have been unable to come to any conclusion.

I wondered if--if I spoke of their characteristics in a general way (they are both so truly estimable) you might have an opinion.

He did think he could reach a decision, he tells me, for a friend of his thought he knew a proverb which would throw a light upon it." "Settle it by a proverb!" cried Gifford.
"Yes," answered Mr.Denner firmly, "yes; and an excellent way it would be, if one could find the proverb." The air of offended dignity in Mr.Denner's face sobered Gifford at once.
"I beg your pardon, sir," he said; "the method was new to me, though it is, no doubt, excellent.

May I ask the proverb ?" But the lawyer was hurt.

"It is not worth while to mention it.