"Is it some foolish quarrel, or what is the matter?
Pray let us have no more unpleasantness." "You need fear none from me," said Douglas.

"I do not propose to continue my acquaintance with Miss Lind." "Mr.Douglas has proposed to marry me; and I have refused him," said Marian.

"He has lost his temper and insulted me.

I think you ought to tell him to go away." "Gently, Marian, gently.

What am I to believe about this ?" "What I have told you," said Douglas, "I confirm _on my honor_, which you can weigh against the pretences of a twice perjured woman." "Sholto!" "I have to speak plainly on my own behalf, Mr.Lind.I regret that you were not in a position this morning to warn me of your daughter's notable secret." "If it is a secret, and you are a gentleman, you will hold your tongue," interposed Elinor, sharply.
"Papa," said Marian: "I became engaged yesterday to Mr.Conolly.I told Mr.Douglas this in order to save him from making me a proposal.