"I have not the least desire to be set straight." And she was never more serious.
"But it was only a few weeks ago that you were engaged." "I am sorry," answered Barbara, "that it should have been talked about so much.

Mr.Brewster did ask me to marry him, but I never accepted.

In fact, it was only his persistence that made me consider the matter at all.

I did think about it.

I confess that I rather liked him.