But all this had been compatible with adventures,--and while the adventures were simply romantic and not a bit troublesome, the barracks at Ennis had been to him by far preferable to the gloomy grandeur of Scroope.
And now Mrs.O'Hara was there, telling him that she knew of all! Not for a moment did he remain ignorant of the meaning of her communication.

And now the arguments to be used against him in reference to the marriage would be stronger than ever.

A silly, painful smile came across his handsome face as he attempted to welcome her, and moved a chair for her accommodation.

"I am so sorry that you have had the trouble of coming over," he said.
"That is nothing.

When will you make my child your wife ?" How was he to answer this?
In the midst of his difficulties he had brought himself to one determination.