human
Bring her back with you. Then the credit of the Allinson family will be in safe hands.
gpt
I'll try, Andrew promised.
human
I wish I felt more sure of succeeding; but I wasn't thinking of the credit of the family.
gpt
That's the proper line to take, Wannop answered, smiling, as he stood with his hand on the carriage door.
human
Don't be timid. I'm inclined to think you have done more difficult things.
gpt
Andrew needs some encouraging, he remarked.
human
When there's anything to be gained for himself, he's too diffident; but perhaps it's a good fault, and by no means common.
gpt
Though he talked a good deal about the mine, we all know why he's going back, said Hilda.
human
I suppose you are satisfied about this Miss Frobisher?
gpt
So far as my opinion goes, she's what you might call eminently suitable. If I had any doubt on the matter Andrew's firm conviction would decide me. Though it was a long time before the family realized it, his judgment is to be relied on.
human
Yes, agreed Hilda;