I say what I please, I do what I please! How did Mr.Hudson receive the news of my marriage ?" "Very badly," said Rowland.
"With rage and reproaches ?" And as Rowland hesitated again--"With silent contempt ?" "I can tell you but little.

He spoke to me on the subject, but I stopped him.

I told him it was none of his business, or of mine." "That was an excellent answer!" said Christina, softly.

"Yet it was a little your business, after those sublime protestations I treated you to.

I was really very fine that morning, eh ?" "You do yourself injustice," said Rowland.