How long is it since you knew him first ?" "Not two months.

My courtships," said Leoline, with a gay laugh, "seem destined to be of the shortest.

He saw me one evening in the window, and immediately insisted on being admitted; and after that, he continued coming until I had to promise, as I have told you, to be Countess L'Estrange." "He cannot be much of a gentleman, or he would not attempt to force a lady against her will.

And so, when you were dressed for your bridal, you found you had the plague ?" "Yes, Sir Norman; and horrible as that was I do assure you I almost preferred it to marrying him." "Leoline, tell me how long it is since you've known me ?" "Nearly three months," said Leoline, blushing again celestial rosy red.
"And how long have you loved me ?" "Nonsense.

What a question! I shall not tell you." "You shall--you must--I insist upon it.