"Why this is mere childishness," said he.

"The marriage is a most suitable one, and it is my desire that it should take place." "But, father," again commenced Norbert.
"What! Are you opposing my will ?" asked his father angrily.

"Pray, do you hesitate ?" "No," answered his son coldly, "I do not hesitate." "Very good, then.

A man of no position can consult the dictates of his heart when he takes a wife, but with a nobleman of rank and station it is certainly a different matter, for with the latter, marriage should be looked upon as a mere business transaction.

I have made excellent arrangements.