There is no love in the question." "My dear, as soon as I have the time--say during our voyage to Cairo, whence we start inland up the Nile for Ethiopia--I shall make love whenever you like.

And, confound it, Selina, I admire you no end--to use a slang phrase.

You are a fine woman and a sensible woman, and I am afraid that you are throwing yourself away on a snuffy old man like myself." "Oh no! no! Pray do not say that," cried Mrs.Jasher, visibly moved by this flattery.

"You will make a very good husband if you will only strive to govern your temper." "Temper! temper! Bless the woman--I mean you, Selina--I have the very best temper in the world.

However, you shall govern it and myself also if you like.