Now, what'll you bet?
You do it." The drummer usually allowed his ardent good-nature to get the better of his speech.

He really did think that Carrie had acted this particular scene very well, and he wanted her to repeat it in public.

His enthusiasm was due to the mere spirit of the occasion.
When the time came, he buoyed Carrie up most effectually.

He began to make her feel as if she had done very well.

The old melancholy of desire began to come back as he talked at her, and by the time the situation rolled around she was running high in feeling.
"I think I can do this." "Sure you can.