However, as I shall be away there will be no occasion even for that.

When the will is read there will be no one present but ourselves, and I don't see why its contents should not be kept a secret for a time; at any rate, we can ask Mr.Prendergast's opinion upon that subject." At this moment, Mrs.Cunningham coming into the room, Millicent ran to her and threw her arms round her neck.
"He has made me most miserable," she said.

"I thought I could not have been more miserable than I was before he told me all about it." "I knew that he was going to do so, and I was quite sure that you would not be pleased at the news.

I have all along thought that it was a mistake on the part of your father; but as it was his decision, and not mine, I only had to carry out his wishes." "It is cruel," Millicent sobbed.

"I don't mean it is cruel of my father; of course he could not have known, and he thought he was doing the best thing for my happiness, but it has all turned out wrong." "For the present you may think so, dear; but you must remember that up to the present time it has turned out well.