Dear Herbert, do tell me." "There is a young bachelor duke coming here to-morrow.

He has a million a year, and three counties all his own; he has blue eyes, and is the handsomest man that ever was seen.

Is that news enough ?" "Very well, Herbert.

I would tell you anything." "Well; tell me anything." "I'll tell you this.

I know you're in love with Clara Desmond, and I'm sure she's in love with you; and I believe you are both engaged, and you're not nice at all to have a secret from me.