"The consequences of folly seldom end with its originator," said Lord Earle to his son.

"Rely upon it, Ronald, if you were to take this most foolish and unadvisable step, you would bring misery upon yourself and every one connected with you.

Listen to reason." "There is no reason in prejudice," replied the young man haughtily.
"You can not bring forward one valid reason against my marriage." Despite his annoyance, a smile broke over Lord Earle's grave face.
"I can bring a thousand reasons, if necessary," he replied.

"I grant everything you say.

Dora Thorne is very pretty; but remember, she is quite a rustic and unformed beauty--and I almost doubt whether she can read or spell properly.