I would if I could, but that's one of the things I can't do, and I admit it.

If I'm not good enough for her as I am, she'll have the chance to tell me so the very first minute I think it's proper to ask her." "John, you are good enough for the best woman on earth.

There never was a better lad, it isn't that, and you know it.

I am so anxious that I can scarcely wait; but you must wait.

You must give her time and go slowly, and you must be careful, oh, so very careful! She's a teacher and a student; she came here to study." "I'll fix that.