She has a clever brain and a glib tongue, and under my tuition would be a perfect wonder.

If this country booby does not make an open declaration at once, I wonder what her next move will be ?" "And you hesitated," said Norbert reproachfully.

"Remember you may escape from the walls of the convent, but not from the bonds of an ill-assorted marriage." Diana, who looked more beautiful than ever in her despair, wrung her hands.
"What reason can I give to my father for declining this offer ?" said she.

"Every one knows that I am almost portionless, and that I am sacrificed to my brother, immolated upon the altar erected before the cruel idol of family pride; and how dare I refuse a suitable offer when one is made for my hand ?" "Have you forgotten me ?" cried Norbert.

"Have you no love for me?
"Ah, my poor friend, you are no more free than I am." "Then you look on me as a mere weak boy ?" asked he, biting his lips.
"Your father is very powerful," answered she in tones of the deepest resignation; "his determination is inflexible, and his will inexorable.
You are completely in his power." "What do I care for my father ?" cried the young man fiercely.