You won't desert them, will you ?" "Never!" answered Dr.Alec with gratifying energy.
"Thank you! Thank you!" cried Rose.

"Now, if I have you and Aunty on my side, I'm not afraid of anybody." "Gently, gently, child.

I don't intend to desert the lovers, but I certainly shall advise them to consider well what they are about.

I'll own I am rather disappointed, because Archie is young to decide his life in this way and Phebe's career seemed settled in another fashion.

Old people don't like to have their plans upset, you know," he added more lightly, for Rose's face fell as he went on.
"Old people shouldn't plan too much for the young ones, then.