Besides, I really could not undertake to conduct them." "May I ask," said Mr.Lind, turning on him suddenly, "what objection you have to Marian's wishes being consulted in this matter ?" The Rev.George recoiled, speechless.
"I certainly think," said Mr.Lind, more smoothly, "that Marian might have trusted to my indulgence instead of hurrying away to a lodging and writing the news in all directions.

But I must say I have received some very nice letters about it.

Jasper is quite congratulatory.

The _Court Journal_ has a paragraph this week alluding to it with quite good taste.
Conolly is a very remarkable man; and, as the _Court Journal_ truly enough remarks, he has won a high place in the republic of art and science.

As a Liberal, I cannot say that I disapprove of Marian's choice; and I really think that it will be looked on in society as an interesting one." Mr.Lind's son eyed him dubiously for quite a long time.