She loves me as I love her.

I was just asking her to marry me at once." "That is an impossible request, Mr.Hatton.Under no circumstances, none whatever, would I permit Lucy to marry for at the least a year.

Many things must be determined first.

For instance, I must have a conversation with your mother and with Mr.John Hatton, your elder brother." "You can see them tomorrow, sir--early in the morning--if you would be so kind to Lucy and myself, we should be very grateful--what time can you see them tomorrow ?" "You go too fast, sir.

I cannot see either of them tomorrow, nor yet for many tomorrows." "Oh, sir, Lucy loves me and I love her, and----" "Love must learn to wait--to be patient and to be satisfied with hopes.
I am weary, and we will bid you good night." There was something so definite and positive in this good night that Harry felt it to be irresistible, and with an air of disappointment made his departure.