I was worried, I felt I didn't want to go this trip at all.

If it had not been for George and Harris, I would have abandoned it.

As it was, I could not see how to change my mind with dignity.
"Very well, Ethelbertha," I replied, "it shall be as you wish.

If you desire a holiday from my presence, you shall enjoy it; but if it be not impertinent curiosity on the part of a husband, I should like to know what you propose doing in my absence ?" "We will take that house at Folkestone," answered Ethelbertha, "and I'll go down there with Kate.

And if you want to do Clara Harris a good turn," added Ethelbertha, "you'll persuade Harris to go with you, and then Clara can join us.