I can't imagine why he won't make use of his opportunities.

I told him distinctly that he couldn't expect her to run after him, however anxious she was to marry him." "Perhaps he doesn't want to marry her." "He wants to all right, but he's such a wretchedly inefficient beast that he won't turn to and do it.

I've no patience with that sort of dilly-dallying.

I shall go down to-morrow and speak to him about it again." "Take care the judge doesn't catch sight of you." "I don't mind in the least if he does," said Meldon.

"That won't matter.