"Tell me when and where.

Let me understand whether the deed is irrevocable or not." Calmly, but with trembling lips, Ronald gave him every particular.
"Yes, the marriage is legal enough," said the master of Earlescourt.
"You had to choose between duty, honor, home, position--and Dora Thorne.

You preferred Dora; you must leave the rest." "Father, you will forgive me," cried Ronald.

"I am your only son." "Yes," said Lord Earle, drearily, "you are my only son.

Heaven grant no other child may pierce his father's heart as you have done mine! Years ago, Ronald, my life was blighted--my hopes, wishes, ambitions, and plans all melted; they lived again in you.