What he had been thinking, Heaven knows.

I had rather not inquire too closely; but I will say that it is rather hard to find that the people who ought to know one best, cannot trust one for six months." Mrs.Costello listened attentively while Maurice made his explanation with no little warmth and indignation.
"Do you mean to say that you did not perceive how foolish and wrong it had become for you to think of marrying Lucia ?" "How in the world could it be either foolish or wrong for me to wish to marry the girl I have loved all my life?
Unless, indeed, she preferred somebody else." "Remember who she is." "I am not likely to forget that after all I have lately heard about her from Mrs.Morton." "And that you have a family and a position to think of now." "And a home fit to offer to Lucia." "Obstinate boy!" "Call me what you will, but let it be understood that I have done nothing to forfeit your promise.

I am to take no further answers except from Lucia." "But you know, at least, that our worst fears were unfounded ?" "Of course they were.

I always knew that would come right.

But you have suffered terribly; I am ashamed of my own selfishness when I think of it." "We have suffered.