Nevertheless he was a little ashamed of his Kate, and thought that Miss Mellerby might perceive her ignorance if he shewed her letter.
He had sent for his brother in order that he might explain his scheme and get his brother's advice;--but he found it very difficult to explain his scheme to Jack Neville.

Jack, indeed, from the very first would not allow that the scheme was in any way practicable.

"I don't quite understand, Fred, what you mean.

You don't intend to deceive her by a false marriage ?" "Most assuredly not.

I do not intend to deceive her at all." "You must make her your wife, or not make her your wife." "Undoubtedly she will be my wife.