Oh! don't be afraid.

I am accustomed to ascetic deprivations.
Once I cured myself homoeopathically, and for five weeks I was unable to drink coffee or perfume my hair.

I have a great deal of strength of mind.

If, however, I can't stand the test, I'll try matrimony.

But it would be best of all if some one would neatly rid me of my uncle." "Sir, sir!" cried the banker, leaping to his feet, "I hope this is only a jest on your part!" "Ha, ha, ha!" laughed the young dandy.