Morten had never mentioned the idea to any one.

He could not reconcile himself to such a humiliation.

Now the opportunity came of itself, and at a most fortunate time, when he was on the point of starting for abroad.

Worse would, therefore, be able to get an insight into everything during his absence, and there were some weak places in the business which were causing Morten much uneasiness.
Matters of this nature are more easily got over when they can be explained by letter.
The wedding thus took place in Copenhagen.

Gabriel was present at the ceremony.