Of course I believe you." "But if I do that for you, papa, I think that you ought to be very sure, on my account, that I haven't to bear such unhappiness for nothing.

You'll think about it, papa,--will you not, before you quite decide ?" She leaned against him as she spoke, and he kissed her.
"Good night, now, papa.

You will think about it ?" "I will.

I will.

Of course I will." And he began the process of thinking about it immediately,--before the door was closed behind her.