Though I were to know that she would be lost to me for ever, I must give way,--if once brought to a conviction that by not giving way I should sacrifice her young happiness.

In this matter, Arthur, I must not even think of you, though I love you well.

I must consider only my child's welfare;--and in doing so I must try to sift my own feelings and my own judgment, and ascertain, if it be possible, whether my distaste to the man is reasonable or irrational;--whether I should serve her or sacrifice her by obstinacy of refusal.

I can speak to you more plainly than to her.

Indeed I have laid bare to you my whole heart and my whole mind.
You have all my wishes, but you will understand that I do not promise you my continued assistance." When he had so spoken he put out his hand and pressed his companion's arm.