That surely, is not a happy argument; for, perhaps, after all, I should, like others, become but a victim to my ineffectual efforts at his reformation." "There is one thing, Miss Gourlay, you are certain to become, and that is, Countess of Cullamore, at his father's death.

Remember this; and.
remember also, that, victim or no victim, I am determined you shall marry him.

Yes, you shall marry him," he added, stamping with vehemence, "or be turned a beggar upon the world.

Become a victim, indeed! Begone, madam, to your room, and prepare for that obedience which your mother never taught you." She rose as he spoke, and with a graceful inclination of her head, silently withdrew.
This dialogue caused both father and daughter much pain.

Certain portions of it, especially near the close, were calculated to force upon the memory of each, analogies that were as distressing to the warm-hearted girl, as they were embarrassing to her parent.