However, he sees the absurdity of such an objection as that, and is not influenced by it.' 'Your marriage with me would help the match, instead of hindering it, as you have said.' 'Do you think it would ?' 'It certainly would, by taking you out of this business altogether.' By chance he had found the way to move her somewhat, and he followed it up.

This view was imparted to Mrs.Frankland's daughter, and it led her to soften her opposition.

Millborne, who had given up his lodging in Exonbury, journeyed to and fro regularly, till at last he overcame her negations, and she expressed a reluctant assent.
They were married at the nearest church; and the goodwill--whatever that was--of the music-and-dancing connection was sold to a successor only too ready to jump into the place, the Millbornes having decided to live in London..