It was only to show you that my family will welcome you with affection." "It is very good of them." "The announcement of the engagement will be in the _Morning Post_ to-morrow.

Do you mind ?" "Why should I mind ?" (her voice evinced surprise).

"Since it is true, the formalities must take place." "It seems as if it could not be true.

You are so frightfully frigid," he said with faint resentment.
"I cannot help how I am," she said in a tone of extreme hauteur.

"I have consented to marry you.