Then, the question is, Nicholas my dear, what am I to do ?' 'Does Kate know of this ?' asked Nicholas.
'I have not said a word about it yet,' answered his mother.
'Then, for Heaven's sake,' rejoined Nicholas, rising, 'do not, for it would make her very unhappy.

And with regard to what you should do, my dear mother, do what your good sense and feeling, and respect for my father's memory, would prompt.

There are a thousand ways in which you can show your dislike of these preposterous and doting attentions.

If you act as decidedly as you ought and they are still continued, and to your annoyance, I can speedily put a stop to them.

But I should not interfere in a matter so ridiculous, and attach importance to it, until you have vindicated yourself.