“They might in fact, have borne down a great deal more than they met with, for there was little to distress them beyond the want of graciousness and warmth.”

“You have every right to dissuade me against marrying Fay, but no one will stand in my way.”

“I wouldn't want to discourage them, but I would urge caution and some sensible risk assessment.”

“I cannot believe that you would break your promise to spend the rest of your life with me.”

“His decision to dissociate himself from the controversial organization was met approvingly by the wider public.”