10/58 But she is used to be admired, and she is very hard to please." "What, then, you think it is not quite hopeless ?" "While there's life there's hope." "What had I better do ?" "Nay, you shouldn't ask me." "Oh, yes: you advised me so wisely about the insurance." "Ay, but then I saw it clear. He is purse-proud, and I knew he'd think a deal more of you if you insured your life for a vast o' money. But now I don't see clear; and I'm loath to advise. Happen you'd hate me afterward if it went wrong." "No, no, I wouldn't be so ungrateful." Jael shook her head, doubtfully. (I'll tell you a secret I daren't trust to Patty. |