If you will promise me what I now request, why, I will consent to give them house-room; if not, they may stay where they are.
It will be but a few days' laugh at me, or abuse of me, I care little which." "Well, sir, unpleasant as this intelligence must be, their present suspense is still more so.

You will allow me to disclose it in as delicate a manner as possible." "You may be as refined as you please, provided that you tell the exact truth, which I am convinced that you will, by your countenance." "Then, I will take my leave, sir," replied Newton.
"Fare you well, my dear sir; recollect that my house is your home; and although not fond of the society of women, I shall be delighted with yours.
The young ladies may be brought on shore to the hotel, and I will send a carriage for them.

Good-bye,--What is your name ?" "Forster, sir." "Good-bye, then, Mr Forster, for the present;" and the colonel quitted the room..