.  I have never heard anything of his
character or conduct.  Those would be a subject of inquiry, if you
wordnetdesire to carry this on--"

"I see you are averse," said Flora.  "I would do nothing against your
wordnetdesire--"

"My wordnetdesire have nothing to do with it," said Dr. May.  "The point is
--that I must do right, as far as I can, as well as try to secure your
; and I wordnetdesire to be sure that you know what you are about."

"I know he is not clever," said Flora; "but there may be many solid
qualities without talent."

"I am the last person to deny it; but where are these solid
qualities?  I cannot see the recommendation!"

"I place myself in your hands," said Flora, in a submissive tone,
which had the effect of making him lose patience.

"Flora, Flora! why will you talk as if I were sacrificing you to some
 or prejudice of my own!  Don't you think I should only
rejoice to have such a prosperous home offered to you, if only the
man were worthy?"

"If you do not think him so, of course there is an end of