We will not stop to analyze motives, when _facts_ are what we aim at.

I should think there must be some passion in this youth's suit, and that will only make it so much the more dangerous to its object.

At all events, I feel a deep conviction that he is altogether unworthy of you.

This is a bold expression of opinion on an acquaintance of a day; but there are such reasons for it, that a man of my time of life, if unprejudiced, can scarcely be deceived." "All this is very singular, sir, and I had almost used your own word of 'alarming,'" replied Mildred, slightly agitated by curiosity, but more amused.

"I shall be as frank as yourself, and say that you judge the gentleman harshly.