No ultimate good can spring from it." "But great trouble and pain may be avoided, Geoffrey." "Aunt, I will not submit to Mr.Jones's mean tyranny; I feel myself aggrieved; I must speak out and have it off my mind.

I will go this instant to Mr.Moncton and submit the case to him." "Incur his displeasure--no trifle at any time, Geoffrey--and have Theophilus and Mr.Jones laughing at you.

They can tell your uncle what story they please: and which is he most likely to believe, your statement or theirs ?" "He is a clever man.

Let them say what they like, it is not so easy to deceive him; he will judge for himself.

He would know that I was in the right, even if he did not choose to say so; and that would be some satisfaction, although he might take their part." My aunt was surprised at my boldness; she looked me long and earnestly in the face.
"Geoffrey, your argument is the best.