Then, if she showed any sign of liking, I'd beg her to wait a bit, and say I'd soon be a gentleman for her sake.

And if she cares naught for you, better know it, and leave her, than fare in heaven one hour and in hell the next, as I have seen thee do this while, my poor lad." "It is wise and good advice, and I'll take it.

I've kept all my courage for the Trades; I'd better have shown her a little.

But there's one thing more I want to ask you." This was too much.

Jael's courage and patience failed her for once.
"Keep it," she cried almost wildly.