He is entering on it.

I shall be most grieved to lose you, Helen.

Clare is now--how old ?" "Seventeen." "She is marriageable." "Marriageable, Austin! at seventeen! don't name such a thing.

My child shall not be robbed of her youth." "Our women marry early, Helen." "My child shall not!" The baronet reflected a moment.

He did not wish to lose his sister.
"As you are of that opinion, Helen," said he, "perhaps we may still make arrangements to retain you with us.