But when Phil adores you so, how can you resist him ?" "Now, now, Elise, don't ask leading questions.

And, also, let's turn the tables.

When a certain nice young man that I wot of, so adores you, how can you resist him ?" "I don't know that I shall," replied Elise, blushing.
"Oho! Bad as that, eh?
Now I see why you're so interested in my affairs of the heart.

Misery loves company." "But I'm not miserable." "No, of course not.

Howsumever, if you insist on asking Philip Van down to the circus, I shall advise asking one Mr.Kit Cameron." "You're a day behind the fair! I've asked him and he can't come." "Too bad.