He would never allow himself to think of it with lessened reverence, or with changed ideas as to her nature.
And then, as he stood leaning against a ladder which still kept its place against one of the hay-ricks, and filled his second pipe unconsciously, he had to realise to himself the probable condition of his future life.

Of course she would marry this man with very little further delay.

Her father had already declared himself to be too weak to interfere much longer with her wishes.

Of course Mr.Wharton would give way.

He had himself declared that he would give way.