"The governors were off, I think."
"The governors have a right to be off, I suppose. But I don't think any governor has a right to make anybody marry any one."
"I agree with you there;--I do indeed," said Lord Nidderdale.
"And no governor shall make me marry. I've thought a great deal about it since that other time, and that's what I've come to determine."
"But I don't know why you shouldn't--just marry me--because you--like me."
"Only,--just because I don't. Well; I do like you, Lord Nidderdale."
"Thanks;--so much!"

"It was my father, I think."
"I don't think any father has a right to make anybody marry anyone."
"I agree with you there," said Lord Nidderdale. "But I don't know why you shouldn't just marry me - because you - like me."
