If his mind is what you say, he will by then have fully accepted your views.

I respect your father.

I owe him consideration; he is prejudiced against me now, and I would gain his goodwill.

Just because we are perfectly independent let us have regard for others; better, a thousand times better, that he should be reconciled to our marriage before it takes place than perforce afterwards.

Is it for my constancy, or your own, that you fear ?' 'I do not doubt your love, and my own is unalterable.