Walter's mother was not married, as far as is known; though some believe she was, and that she concealed it in consequence of the wishes and threats of Mr.Lee, who was ashamed to own the daughter of a tradesman for his wife." "But all this is not Walter's fault, uncle," said Alice.
"Assuredly not; but there is something due to our long established opinions.

Walter should go to a new country, where these things are not known, and where his education and talents would advance him.

Here they are too fresh in the memory of many.

Yet do I feel most kindly towards him, though he rather repels the interest we take in him by his haughty coldness of manner.

The attachment between him and my son from their infancy draws me towards him.