"For Heaven's sake, let me alone, mother!" "My boy, if you really love this wild girl so much, if your whole heart is set on her, I must withdraw my objections.

I can refuse my darling nothing.

Woo Harriet Hunsden, wed her, and bring her here.

I will try and receive her kindly for your sake." Sir Everard Kingsland shook off the fair, white, caressing hand, and rose to his feet, with a harsh, strident laugh.

"You are very good, my mother, but it is a little too late.