I have no idea that any business calls him to New York to-night." "Nor I.He takes this means to punish me," said Irene.
"Don't take that for granted.

Your conduct has blinded him, and he is acting now from blind impulse.

Before he is half-way to New York he will regret this hasty step as sincerely as I trust you are already regretting its occasion." Irene did not reply.
"I did not think," he resumed, "that my late earnest remonstrance would have so soon received an illustration like this.

But it may be as well.

Trifles light as air have many times proved the beginning of life-longs separations between friends and lovers who possessed all the substantial qualities for a life-long and happy companionship.