The lady, sir, whom I am so happy as to love, and in whom my dreams of life-long happiness are centred, is Mimi Watford!" "Then, my dear Adam, I need not wait to offer congratulations.

She is indeed a very charming young lady.

I do not think I ever saw a girl who united in such perfection the qualities of strength of character and sweetness of disposition.

With all my heart, I congratulate you.

Then I may take it that my question as to your heart-wholeness is answered in the affirmative ?" "Yes; and now, sir, may I ask in turn why the question ?" "Certainly! I asked because it seems to me that we are coming to a point where my questions might be painful to you." "It is not merely that I love Mimi, but I have reason to look on Lady Arabella as her enemy," Adam continued.
"Her enemy ?" "Yes.