I don't know that there has been any delay." "But you might fix the time now, if he wishes it." "Well, perhaps I shall,--some day, aunt.

I'm going to think about it, and you mustn't drive me." "But you should have some one to advise you, Alice." "Ah! that's just it.

People always do seem to think it so terrible that a girl should have her own way in anything.

She mustn't like any one at first; and then, when she does like some one, she must marry him directly she's bidden.

I haven't much of my own way at present; but you see, when I'm married I shan't have it at all.