"You know I love you, and I love Dora; I can not give up Dora." "Enough," said Lord Earle; "words seem useless.

You hear my final resolve; I shall never change it--no after repentance, no entreaties, will move me.

Choose between your parents, your home, your position, and the love of this fair, foolish girl, of whom in a few months you will be tired and weary.

Choose between us.

I ask for no promises; you have refused to give it.