But if you will let a woman that has had a little experience advise you, do not be too hasty.
Do not try to hurry matters too much.

It would spoil everything if you pressed for an answer too soon and received an unfavorable one.

And I'm afraid it would be an unfavorable one if you put it to the test now." Eliph's countenance fell.

It said plainly enough that he understood her to mean that the Colonel and Skinner were more apt to be favorably received.
"I'm afraid so," said Mrs.Smith regretfully.

"You know they are older acquaintances, and Miss Sally is not one of those who think new friends are best." "I was coming again to-night," said Eliph'.