"I have taken the right."
"Certainly! — You have the best in the world."
"I am glad you think so, though I don't exactly see how you make it out."
"Why! — it's not necessary to explain how I make it out," said
Elizabeth.
"No, — especially as I am going to ask you to give it to me for the future."
"What?" — said she looking at him.
He became grave.
"Miss Haye, I have a great boon to ask of you."
"Well?" — said Elizabeth eagerly. "I am very glad you have!"
"Why?"