H. Rider Haggard,
Barbara Who Came Back — V. Wedded
(1913)
“ In fact,” he went on, looking at her sharply, “it is for you to consider whether you care to take the risks of coming into this family, for, whatever the doctors may or may not say, I think it my duty to tell you straight out that in my opinion there is some risk.” ”
H. Rider Haggard,
Barbara Who Came Back — V. Wedded
(1913)
“ But if you mean his health, then the greatest happiness I can have is to nurse him.” “Yes, yes, I understand, dear. But you see, there might be—others.” “If so, father, they must run their risks as we do; that is, if there are any risks for them to run, which I doubt.” ”
H. Rider Haggard,
Barbara Who Came Back — V. Wedded
(1913)
“ Arnott, and I hope you will not put any such idea into Anthony’s head, for if you do he might refuse to marry me, and that would break my heart.” “No, I dare say you do not fear it, but there are other—well, things must take their course. If we were always thinking of the future no one would dare to stir.” ”
