Her father's stern words had wounded it terribly, and she had experienced twinges of self-disgust.

But another trait had become inwrought, by long habit, with every fibre of her soul--selfishness.

It was almost impossible to give up her own way and wishes.

Graydon Muir pleased her fancy, and she was bent on marrying him.

Her father's assurance that she would bring him disappointment, not happiness, weighed little.