I wonder what he thinks of having to walk over the bridge after us girls.

I suppose he'd be in that place down there drinking beer, if we weren't here." "If he wanted to go, I dare say he would, in spite of us." "That's ungrateful of you, for I'm sure we've never been kept in a moment by his failing us.

But as I was saying, I do dread going home.
You are going to John Grey, which may be pleasant enough; but I'm going--to Aunt Greenow." "It's your own choice." "No, it's not.

I haven't any choice in the matter.

Of course I might refuse to speak to Aunt Greenow, and nobody could make me;--but practically I haven't any choice in the matter.