"Then you'll remain there for ever, which will be inconvenient. I won't have you take hold of my hand, Mr. Cheesacre. I tell you to have done." Whereupon his grasp upon her hand was released; but he made no attempt to rise.
"I never saw a man look so much like a fool in my life," said she. "If you don't get up, I'll push you over. There; don't you hear? There's somebody coming."
But Cheesacre, whose senses were less acute than the lady's, did not hear. "I'll never get up," said he, "till you have bid me hope."

"Then you'll remain there for ever, which will be inconvenient. Don't take my hand, Mr. Cheesacre. I tell you to stop."
He released her hand, but made no attempt to rise.
"I never saw a man look so much like a fool in my life," said she. "If you don't get up, I'll push you over. Don't you hear? There's somebody coming."
But Cheesacre did not hear. "I'll never get up," said he, "till you have bid me hope."
