[The Squire of Sandal-Side by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr]@TWC D-Link bookThe Squire of Sandal-Side CHAPTER VIII 38/59
Suddenly, you find that the commission will not suit your more recent plans, and you sell it.
Ought not the money to go back to the estate, and you to make a fresh arrangement with father about your allowance? That is my idea." "Foolishness! And pray what allowance would my father make me, after the marriage I have contracted ?" "Now, you show your secret heart, Harry.
You know you have no right to expect one, and so you keep what is not yours.
This sin also for the woman whom you have put before every sentiment of love and honor." "You were stubborn enough about Steve Latrigg." "I was honorable; I was considerate for father, and did not put Stephen before him.
Do you think I would ever marry Stephen against father's wish, or to the injury or suffering of any one whom I love? Certainly I would marry no one else, but I gave father my word that I would wait for his sanction.
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