But it would be unfortunate for the young man," he added, after a pause, "for at the last she would retreat!" "A singular girl, indeed!" "She would accept the more brilliant parti.

I can answer for it." "And what would be her motive ?" "She would be forced.

There would be circumstances....

I can't tell you more." "But this implies that the rejected suitor would also come back.

He might grow tired of waiting." "Oh, this one is good! Look at him now." Rowland looked, and saw that the prince had left his place by Mrs.Light and was marching restlessly to and fro between the villa and the parapet of the terrace.