But such presumptions, though they may be very useful for the regulation of conduct, may not be always true.

It comes more within the scope of a woman's mind, than that of a man's, to think closely and decide sharply on such a matter.

With a man it is often chance that settles the question for him.

He resolves to propose to a woman, or proposes without resolving, because she is close to him.

Frank Greystock ridiculed the idea of Lady Fawn's interference in so high a matter as his love,--or abstinence from love.