And I am afraid they will notice us, Mr.Boldwood.
Will you let the matter rest now?
I cannot think collectedly.

I did not know you were going to say this to me.

Oh, I am wicked to have made you suffer so!" She was frightened as well as agitated at his vehemence.
"Say then, that you don't absolutely refuse.

Do not quite refuse ?" "I can do nothing.

I cannot answer." "I may speak to you again on the subject ?" "Yes." "I may think of you ?" "Yes, I suppose you may think of me." "And hope to obtain you ?" "No--do not hope! Let us go on." "I will call upon you again to-morrow." "No--please not.