And now, Belle, as this is a subject upon which we don't seem very likely to agree, I think we had better drop it.

I considered it only right to tell you of my engagement." On this his sister softened a little, and promised Gilbert that she would do her best to be kind to Miss Nowell.
"You won't be married for some time to come, of course," she said.
"I don't know about that, Belle.

There is nothing to prevent a speedy marriage." "O, surely you will wait a twelvemonth, at least.

You have known Marian Nowell such a short time.

You ought to put her to the test in some manner before you make her your wife." "I have no occasion to put her to any kind of test.