"What you propose is little less than a crime, Finlay.

It can come to nothing but grief, if no worse.

And your wife, poor woman, whatever she deserves, it is better than that! My word, if she could choose her prospect, think you she would hesitate?
Finlay, I entreat you as a matter of ordinary prudence, go home and break it off.

Leave Advena out of it--you have no business to make this marriage whether or no.

Leave other considerations to God and to the future.