When she had got him there, she soothed him and lectured him.

"You are not a match for that man in these petty acts of annoyance, to which a true gentleman and a noble rival would hardly descend, I think; at all events, a wise one would not; for, believe me, Mr.Coventry will gain nothing by this." "Isn't driving us off the field something?
Oh, for the good old days when men settled these things in five minutes, like men; the girl to one, and the grave to t'other." "Heaven forbid those savage days should ever return.

We will defeat this gentleman quietly, if you please." "How ?" "Well, whenever he does this sort of thing, hide your anger; be polite and dignified; but gradually drop the conversation, and manage to convey to the rest that it is useless contending against a wet blanket.

Why, you foolish boy, do you think Grace Carden likes him any the better?
Whilst you and I talk, she is snubbing him finely.

So you must stay here with me, and give them time to quarrel.