"'I think it's a very great honor!' he said; 'I only wish I deserved it.'
"And then he said nothing for quite five minutes, and I think he felt as uncomfortable as I did.
AM RHEIN
"LED WE NOT THERE A JOLLY LIFE BETWIXT THE SUN AND SHADE?"
"'Captain Graham‑Reece has asked me to be his wife, and I refused,' I said.
"'Why did you refuse? He's one of the best fellows I've ever met,' said Barty.
"'He's to be so rich, and so am I,' I said.
"No answer.
"'It would be right for me to marry a poor man—man with brains and no money, you know, and help him to make his way.'