And that matters might be a deal worse.

That a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

And so he'll write a kind affectionate letter to his only child, and say that he forgives her husband for her sake.
That's how the matter will end, depend upon it." "Oh, George, George! if I could only think so." "Can you doubt it?
Use your reason, my dear, and ask yourself what he would gain by holding out.

You say he's so fond of you." "Oh, I know he is." "Well, my darling, he wouldn't show it much if he was angry very long.
You don't know what a change it will make when the thing's once done.
When I am his son-in-law he'll be as anxious to find out that I'm a saint as he is now to make me out a sinner.

Say yes, my girl." "I am afraid, George." "Of nothing.