How should I know?
I only presume--that is, I suppose----" "You do not suppose--you know." "Not at all.

At the same time, since hypothesis is the road which leads to science, a road we _savants_ travel every day, I--" "You know very well," she again interposed, "that I promised him nothing." "Strictly speaking, I admit; but you requested me to tell him that you found him too young.

He has laboured conscientiously since then to correct that fault." Then playfully pinching her cheeks, he added: "You are a great girl for objections.

Soon you will be twenty-five years old, and you have refused five eligible offers.

Have you taken a vow to remain unmarried ?" "Ah! you have no mercy," she cried.