When the criminal was brought to justice, either Mrs.
Octagon's opposition would be at an end, or the true reason for its existence would be revealed.

Meantime, he was sure that she would keep Juliet out of his way, and that in future he would be refused admittance to the "Shrine of the Muses." This was annoying, but so long as Juliet remained true, Cuthbert thought he could bear the exclusion.

His betrothed--as he still regarded the girl--could meet him in the Park, at the houses of mutual friends, and in a thousand and one places which a clever woman like her could think of.

And although Cuthbert knew that Mrs.Octagon had frequently regretted the refusal of her daughter to marry Arkwright, and would probably try and induce her to do so now that matters stood thus, yet he was not afraid in his own heart.

Juliet was as staunch as steel, and he was certain that Mr.
Octagon would be on his side.