15/17 I mean to try to do all that you tell me. I shall not see him, or write to him,--unless there should be some very particular reason. And if I did see him or write to him I would tell you. And of course I should not think of--of marrying without your leave. But I shall expect you to let me marry him." "Never!" "Then I shall think you are--cruel; and you will break my heart." "You should not call your father cruel." "I hope you will not be cruel." "I can never permit you to marry this man. |