Had his aunt, or would his uncle have, any objection?
Lady Scroope did not dare to object.

She by no means wished that her younger nephew should again be brought within the influence of Miss Mellerby's charms; but it would not suit her purpose to give offence to the heir by refusing so reasonable request.

He would have been off to join his brother at Woolwich immediately.

So the invitation was sent, and Jack Neville promised that he would come.
Fred knew nothing of the offer that had been made to Miss Mellerby, though he had been sharp enough to discern his brother's feelings.

"My brother is coming here to-morrow," he said one morning to Miss Mellerby when they were alone together.
"So Lady Scroope has told me.