9/13 I only hope Reginald will take example by my folly." "Should I not send to Monkbarns, sir ?" said his daughter. It is a fine pass we are come to, when the affection of an Oldbuck is of consequence to a Wardour! But when matters come to extremity, as I suppose they presently will--it may be as well to send for him. And now go take your walk, my dear--my mind is more composed than when I had this cursed disclosure to make. You know the worst, and may daily or hourly expect it. |