He—Then this is your final answer, Miss Jones?
She—It is.
"You won't have me?"
"I am sorry, but I must decline."
"Then I will do something desperate."
"What will you do?"
"I will make away with myself."
"Oh! don't."
"I will. I'm determined to do it."
"Well, if you are determined, give a proof that you truly love me by insuring your life in my favor for $20,000 or so before you commit the desperate deed. I will get money from papa to pay the premium."