"Thank you!"
"You can't deny it."
I won't try. I suppose it is true. Besides, I want to keep you in a good humour."
"Do tell me why!"
"If Sybil is going to be married you can't live alone."
"I won't admit that, but what about it? Do you know of a nice respectable companion?"
"Myself."
She shook her head.
"You may be nice," she answered, "but you certainly aren't respectable."
"I am what you make me," he answered, in a low tone. "Catherine! A moment ago you accused me of stubbornness. What about yourself?"