"Well;--yes; I admit that fully. If I answered you roughly, I beg your pardon. Now as to the facts. I am not going to marry Mrs. Hurtle. I suppose I know how you have heard her name;--but as you have heard it, I have no hesitation in telling you so much. As you know where she is to be found you can go and ask her if you please. On the other hand, it is the dearest wish of my heart to marry your sister. I trust that will be enough for you."
"You were engaged to Mrs. Hurtle?"

"Well; yes; I admit that. I beg your pardon. But I am not going to marry Mrs. Hurtle. You can go and ask her if you please. On the other hand, it is the dearest wish of my heart to marry your sister."
"You were engaged to Mrs. Hurtle?"
