"That's all very well, Sir Felix. Writing do bother, very often. But when a gentleman has intentions, a bit of writing shows it plainer nor words. Ruby don't go no where to dine unless you puts it into writing."
"Aunt Pipkin!" exclaimed the wretched Ruby. "What do you think I'm going to do with her?" asked Sir Felix.
"If you want to make her your wife, put it in writing. And if it be as you don't, just say so, and walk away,--free."

"That's all very well, Sir Felix. Writing do bother, very often. But when a gentleman has intentions, a bit of writing shows it plainer nor words. Ruby don't go out to dine unless you puts it into writing."
"Aunt Pipkin!" exclaimed the wretched Ruby.
"What do you think I'm going to do with her?" asked Sir Felix.
"If you want to make her your wife, put it in writing. And if you don't, just say so, and walk away, free."
