I will make my first advances this very afternoon--that is, if it does not clear up, and I can take out the pointers." "You surely are joking, Frank ?" "Never was more serious.

I have my mother's recommendation, backed by fate.

Marry I must, but choose I will not.

I feel myself desperately in love with the fair Louisa already.

I will report my progress to you, my dear madam, in less than a fortnight." Lord Aveleyn adhered to his singular resolution, courted, and was accepted.