Under these circumstances, and taking everything else into consideration, I am convinced also that you will give weight to my advice.

I assure you that I do not offer it lightly.

It is that you should marry your cousin Mary." "There is her side of the case to be considered," suggested Morris.
"Doubtless, and she is a very shrewd and sensible young woman under all her 'dolce far niente' air, who is quite capable of consideration." "I am not worthy of her," his son broke in passionately.
"That is for her to decide.

I ask you to give her an opportunity of expressing an opinion." Morris looked at the sea and sky, then he looked at his father standing before him in an attitude that was almost suppliant, with head bowed, hands clasped, and on his clear-cut face an air of real sincerity.

What right had he to resist this appeal?
He was heart-whole, without any kind of complication, and for his cousin Mary he had true affection and respect.