He had some glimmering of an idea that as Kate was a Roman Catholic a marriage ceremony might be contrived of which this would become the necessary result.

There should be no deceit.

Kate should know it all, and everything should be done to make her happy.

He would live abroad, and would not call himself by his title.

They would be Mr.and Mrs.Neville.As to the property, that must of course hereafter go with the title, but in giving up so much to his brother, he could of course arrange as to the provision necessary for any children of his own.