"Her brother is set against her marrying him," said she.
"Here was her chance.

Is it not very plain ?" Doubt stared from his eyes.

"Why do you tell me this ?" "Because I esteem you, Sir Rowland," she answered very gently.

"I would not have you meddle in a matter you cannot mend." "Which I am not desired to mend, say rather," he replied with heavy sarcasm.

"She would not have my interference!" He laughed angrily.