"You must not give it up on that account, my dear," he said at length; "I should not let you see this, if it did not happen at a time when I can't command myself as I ought.

If you were an only son, it might be your duty to stay; being one of many, 'tis nonsense to make a rout about parting with you.

If it is better for you, it is better for all of us; and we shall do very well when you are once fairly gone.
Don't let that influence you for a moment." Harry paused, not that he doubted, but he was collecting his energies--"Then, papa, I choose the navy." "Then it is done, Harry.

You have chosen in a dutiful, unselfish spirit, and I trust it will prosper with you; for I am sure your father's blessing--aye, and your mother's too, go with you! Now then," after a pause, "go and call Richard.

I want him to write to Ernescliffe about that naval school.