You will see things in quite another light when you are well.

Think over what I have said, and remember there is nothing, after Anthony's marriage, that I have set my heart on so much as seeing you and Maynard settled for life.

I must have no whims and follies--no nonsense.' This was said with a slight severity; but he presently added, in a soothing tone, There, there, stop crying, and be a good little monkey.

Go and lie down and get to sleep.' Caterina slipped from the stool on to her knees, took the old Baronet's hand, covered it with tears and kisses, and then ran out of the room.
Before the evening, Captain Wybrow had heard from his uncle the result of the interview with Caterina.

He thought, 'If I could have a long quiet talk with her, I could perhaps persuade her to look more reasonably at things.