It was expected of him.

Now was the time for him to show his manhood.
Harry could think of but one way to do that.
'Yes, and if I do--all up with the old lady,' he said, and had to explain that his Grandmama Bonner would never leave a penny to a fellow who had fought a duel.
'A duel!' said Mrs.Shorne.

'No, there are other ways.

Insist upon his renouncing her.

And Rose--treat her with a high hand, as becomes you.
Your mother is incorrigible, and as for your father, one knows him of old.