"Yes, Fritz."
"Then it would be unfair in me to withdraw his allegiance from you now, and, consequently, I must refuse your present"
"But where would have been the merit of the gift if I did not hold him in some esteem? Besides, I thought you were fond of Toby."
"So I am, Miss Wolston."
"Then you will not be indebted to me for anything—I owe you much."
"No such thing; you owe me nothing."
"My life, then, is nothing?"
"Oh, I did not mean that; I must beg your pardon."
"Which I will only grant on condition you accept my gift."
"Well, if you insist upon it, I will."