30/33 Mind, I do not wish to drive you. If you do not like your cousin, say so." "But I do like her; only I have a sort of feeling that these things grow best by degrees. I quite share your dislike to being in a hurry." "But time enough has been taken now. You see, Bernard, I am going to make a great sacrifice of income on your behalf." "I am sure I am very grateful." "I have no children, and have therefore always regarded you as my own. But there is no reason why my brother Philip's daughter should not be as dear to me as my brother Orlando's son." "Of course not, sir; or, rather, his two daughters." "You may leave that matter to me, Bernard. |