He didn't feel at all sure.

But such hurrying in such a matter was, under all the circumstances of the family, to say the least of it, very indelicate.
He was angry with himself for having yielded, and angry with Clara for having allowed him to do so.

"It doesn't signify much," he said, at last.

"Of course he'll have it all to himself before long." "But, papa, it really seems to be a much better arrangement for you.
You'll get more money--" "Money is not everything, my dear." "But you'd sooner have Mr.Belton, our own cousin, about the place, than Mr.Stovey." "I don't know.

We shall see.