It is the fact, and not the appearance of it, that I speak of--that I am concerned with." "The fact is beyond mending," said Finlay, dully.
"Aye, the fact is beyond mending.

It is beyond mending that Advena Murchison belongs to you and you to her in no common sense.

It's beyond mending that you cannot now be separated without such injury to you both as I would not like to look upon.

It's beyond mending, Finlay, because it is one of those things that God has made.

But it is not beyond marring, and I charge you to look well what you are about in connection with it." A flash of happiness, of simple delight, lit the young man's sombre eyes as the phrases fell.