Perhaps, if you had, she wouldn't have been so taken with you.

It's the way with some women to go after the man that draws back or doesn't meet 'em half-way." "Look here----" said Derrick.

But Sidcup shook his head.
"Better let me finish," he said; "no doubt you'll have something to say when I've done.

Of course, you'll deny it, but what's the use?
All the company know it.

And I--well, I've the best reason for knowing it.