"Well, brother," said he, dipping his fingers in the water-glass, "it is not for me to contradict you.

It is a very curious tale--parson dead--witnesses missing.

But still, as I said before, if you are resolved on a public marriage, you are wise to insist that there has been a previous private one.

Yet, believe me, Philip," continued Robert, with solemn earnestness, "the world--" "Damn the world! What do I care for the world! We don't want to go to routs and balls, and give dinners to fine people.

I shall live much the same as I have always done; only, I shall now keep the hounds--they are very indifferently kept at present--and have a yacht; and engage the best masters for the boys.