"He never talks to me much of himself. We were speaking of my new book,--my novel. He assured me most positively that he had nothing further to do with the paper."
"He did not care to make you a promise, I dare say."
"That was just it. Of course I did not believe him."
"Neither will I make a promise, but we'll see what we can do. If we can't be good-natured, at any rate we will say nothing ill-natured. Let me see,--what is the name?"

We were speaking of my new book, my novel, and he assured me most positively that he had nothing to do with the paper."
"He did not care to make you a promise, I dare say. Neither will I make a promise, but we'll see what we can do. At any rate we will say nothing ill-natured. What is the title?"
