He had had no idea of any opposition--her ignorance of the world would make her easy to adapt.
But now when he saw that she had already considered the matter and was firmly resolved, his arguments deserted him.
"Just consider a moment," he said.
"I think it will be best for me to live with the aunts," she answered firmly.

"They have wished it before.

Of course then it was impossible but now it will do very well." He had one more attempt.
"You won't be happy there, my dear, with all their religion and the rest of it--and two old maids.

You'll see no life at all." "That depends upon myself," she answered, "and as to their religion at least they believe in it." "Yes, your Aunt Anne is a very sincere woman," Uncle Mathew answered grimly.
He was angry and helpless.

She seemed suddenly some one with whom it was impossible to argue.