False pride, I dare say, but it 's the truth, and there 's no use in dodging." "Not a bit, and I quite agree with you." "That 's comfortable.

Now I 'm coming to the point where I specially want your advice, Polly.

Yesterday I heard you telling Fan about your brother Ned; how well he got on; how he liked his business, and wanted Will to come and take some place near him.

You thought I was reading, but I heard; and it struck me that perhaps I could get a chance out West somewhere.

What do you think ?" "If you really mean work, I know you could," answered Polly, quickly, as all sorts of plans and projects went sweeping through her mind.