Till this is settled, I must pray you to desist from further importunity." "And so must I," added Amabel.

"I cannot give you a hope till you have spoken to my father." "Be it so," replied the gallant.

"I will tarry here till his return." So saying, he was about to seat himself, but Mrs.Bloundel prevented him.
"I cannot permit this, sir," she cried.

"Your tarrying here may, for aught I know, bring scandal upon my house;--I am sure it will be disagreeable to my husband.

I am unacquainted with your name and condition.