Of course his wish must be gratified.

The diamond arrow that fastened the heavy coils was withdrawn, and the glorious wealth of hair, in all its shining abundance, fell in picturesque disorder.

Then Lord Atherton entered to ask his wife some question about the day's proceedings, and he told her she looked so lovely he would not let the beautiful hair be touched.

My lord withdrew, leaving his wife's face flushed with pleasure at his praises.

Then came the maid, and she brought in her hands some letters that had just arrived.