I would have answered in a minute.

I can't help saying it, old man, but I feel sorry for Anne, 'pon my soul, I do.

I don't think she's doing this of her own free will.

See what her mother did to George and that little girl in there?
I tell you there's something nasty and--" "I may as well tell you that Anne _is_ doing this thing of her own free will," said Braden gravely.
"I don't believe it," said Dodge.
"At any rate, Simmy, I'm grateful to you for standing clear while there was still a chance for me.

So long! I must be getting up to the hospital, and then around to see her doctor." "So long, Brady.