She has not only my full consent, but I am pleased, proud and happy." "And Sir John, shall I have his consent ?" "There is little doubt of it.

I hear him now--he has just arrived, I suppose.

You shall see him at once." I rode away from Harden Manor that night a happy man.

Sir John, like Lady Thesiger, gave his full, free, unhesitating consent.

We had a long, confidential conversation.