He did not come for some time, because he was wooing Mary Bartley.
Colonel Clifford's first word was, "Who was that little stuttering dandy I caught spooning _your_ Julia ?" "Only Percy Fitzroy." "Only Percy Fitzroy! Never despise your rivals, sir.

Always remember that young women are full of vanity, and expect to be courted all day long.

I will thank you not to leave the field open a single day till you have secured the prize." "What prize, sir ?" "What prize, you ninny?
Why, the beautiful girl that can buy back Oddington and Drayton, peaches and fruit and all.

They are both to be sold at this moment.

What prize?
Why, the wife I have secured for you, if you don't go and play the fool and neglect her." Walter Clifford looked aghast.
"Julia Clifford!" said he.