But if there be the least unwillingness, as I have reason to fear--marry her will I never." "Well, well," said he, "this is a small affair.

As soon as she returns I will sound her a bit, and hope to reassure you----" But I cut in again.

"Not a finger of you, Mr.Drummond, or I cry off, and you can seek a husband to your daughter somewhere else," said I."It is I that am to be the only dealer and the only judge.

I shall satisfy myself exactly; and none else shall anyways meddle--you the least of all." "Upon my word, sir!" he exclaimed, "and who are you to be the judge ?" "The bridegroom, I believe," said I.
"This is to quibble," he cried.

"You turn your back upon the facts.