I don't want to make it a matter of duty.

I only tell you this, that you may set your mind at rest as far as I am concerned.

If you do lose your place, I will consider it as my own doing, and not be disappointed.

I had rather see you a healthy, vigorous, useful man, than a poor puling nervous wretch of a scholar, if you were to get all the prizes in the university." Norman made a little murmuring sound of assent, and both were silent for some moments, then he said, "Then you will not be displeased, papa, if I do read, as long as I feel it does me no harm." "I told you I don't mean to make it a matter of obedience.

Do as you please--I had rather you read than vexed yourself." "I am glad of it.