I give you no hope that my answer, should you renew this offer a year hence or at any other time, will differ from that I give you to-day.

I do not think there is the slightest probability of such a thing.

Also, it must be understood that you are not to speak to my father about this matter, or to trouble me in any way.

Do you consent ?" "Yes," he answered, "I consent.

You have me at your mercy." "Very well.