6/46 He resolved, therefore, to have a final interview with his father and declare boldly his intention of making Miss Rossmore his wife, regardless of the consequences. was sitting alone in the library, reading, Mrs.Ryder had gone to the theatre with a friend, Shirley as usual was writing in her room, giving the final touches to her now completed "History of the Empire Trading Company." Jefferson took the bull by the horns and boldly accosted his redoubtable parent. laid aside the paper he was reading and looked up. It was unusual for his son to come to him on any errand, and he liked to encourage it. |