"Don't you be in a hurry, young man; breath don't come so fast as it did, and I'm not used to long speeches."
"Take your time, sir—I beg pardon."
"And Harriet's very young, and may see some one else to like better."
"I hope not, sir."
"And you are very young, and may see some one else too."
"Oh! Mr. Wesden."
"Ah! it's shocking to think of, but these awful events do occur," said the old man, satirically; "and, besides, my old lady and I are ignorant people in one way, and mayn't suit you when you get bigger and prouder."
"Mr. Wesden, you'll not fancy that, I know."
"You'll have to think whether, when you are a great man, you'll be able to put up with the old lady and me coming to see our girl sometimes."
Sidney entered another protest—was prolific, even liberal in his invitations, which he issued on the spot.