And so it came to pass that he was excluded almost from having an opinion as to his daughter's future life.
It was understood that the marriage trip should be continued for some months.

Caldigate was fettered by no business that required an early return.

He had worked hard for five years, and felt that he had earned a holiday.

And Hester naturally was well disposed to be absent for as long a time as would suit her husband.

Time, and time alone, might perhaps soften her mother's heart.