When I asked mother for details, she refused to speak." "Your mother is very firm when she likes." "Very obstinate, you mean," said Juliet, undutifully.

"However, I am not going to give up Cuthbert.

I love him and he loves me.

I intend to marry him whatever mother may say." "But if your mother refuses her consent ?" "I am over age." As she spoke her brother entered the room hurriedly.

Basil Saxon was as fair and weak-looking as his sister was dark and strong in appearance.