Were we certain of having this continued, there would be no doubt." "There would be none in my mind.

As for the higher position in society which she would attain, as an inmate of Mr.Jasper's family, that might not be to her the greatest good; but prove the most direful evil.

She could not be guarded there, in her entrance into life, as we would guard her.

The same love would not surround her as a protecting sphere.

I tremble at the thought, Edward.