Before a month was out you'd quarrel, and there would be no chance of your ever making it up again.' 'I must say, Joan, that for a friend of his you're not an enthusiastic advocate.' 'It's because I'm so fond of Colin that I hate the thought of your making him miserable.

Anyway, however, you're bound to do that.' 'I don't see why.' 'If you flirt with him and then drop him, he'll suffer, though he'll be too proud to show it.

And as for the alternative, it's out of the question.

You must see that it would be sheer folly.' 'I've committed a great many follies,' said Bridget wistfully.
'But, so far, none that are quite irrevocable.' 'Well, he hasn't asked me yet to commit this one.' 'You're leading him on to it.

Biddy, it is abominable of you to encourage him as you do--coming here with him that day....