So there were quarrels, and this, I am sure, was one of them." "And your father ?" asked Holmes.

"Was he in favour of such a union ?" "No, he was averse to it also.

No one but Mr.McCarthy was in favour of it." A quick blush passed over her fresh young face as Holmes shot one of his keen, questioning glances at her.
"Thank you for this information," said he.

"May I see your father if I call to-morrow ?" "I am afraid the doctor won't allow it." "The doctor ?" "Yes, have you not heard?
Poor father has never been strong for years back, but this has broken him down completely.

He has taken to his bed, and Dr.Willows says that he is a wreck and that his nervous system is shattered.