I shall get over it in time; but it's the sort of thing that becomes ten times worse if you attempt to cure it." "We must think it over, my lad," O'Connor said seriously.

"This is a serious defect in your character; and as your commanding officer I consider it my bounden duty, both for your sake and that of the regiment, to take it into serious consideration and see what is to be done.

You may never have such a chance again of being cured as you have here; for if a man goes away from Ireland without being cured of shyness his case is an absolutely hopeless one.

Desmond, you must turn this matter seriously over in your mind, and I will do the same.

And now it is time for us to be starting for the dance at the Regans'.