I really am grateful; and I have every confidence in your judgment.

If you wish, or think it best, we can be alone." I stood up; but Mr.Marvin made a dissentient gesture.

He was evidently pleased with her attitude; there was geniality in his voice and manner as he spoke: "Not at all! Not at all! There is no restriction on your Father's part; and on my own I am quite willing.

Indeed, all told, it may be better.

From what you have said of Mr.Trelawny's illness, and the other--incidental--matters, it will be well in case of any grave eventuality, that it was understood from the first, that circumstances were ruled by your Father's own imperative instructions.