The less that they saw of each other the better it would be for both.

Although still so young, he had ripened early, and was now almost a man who knew that these things were so without possibility of doubt.
"Very well, Father," he said, "I will go.

It is better than stopping here to quarrel." "I thought you would, now that your friend, Isobel, who did you so much harm with her bad influence, has departed to Mexico, where, I have no doubt, she has forgotten all about you.

You won't be able to run after her money as you did after Miss Ogilvy's," replied Mr.Knight with another sneer.
"You insult me," said Godfrey.

"It is a lie that I ran after Miss Ogilvy's money, and I will never forgive you for saying such a thing of me in connection with Isobel," and turning he left the room.
So did his father, for Godfrey heard him go to his study and lock the door, doubtless as a sign and a token.
Then Godfrey sought out Mrs.Parsons and told her everything.