But if you can give her no better reason for returning than that she can be more conveniently persecuted here than at St.
Mary's Terrace, she will probably stay where she is, no matter how I may influence her." "If she is resolved to quarrel with me, I cannot help it," said Mr.
Lind, pettishly.
"You know very well that she is the last person on earth to quarrel with anyone." "She has been indulged in every way.

This is the first time she has been asked to sacrifice her own wishes." "To sacrifice her whole life, you mean.

It is the first time she has ever hesitated to sacrifice her own comfort, and therefore the first time you are conscious that any sacrifice is required.

Let me tell her that you will allow her to take her own course, Uncle Reginald.

He is well enough off; and they are fond of one another.