"There lies my chief objection.

I want no intercourse between the families, and do not mean to have any.

In this I am entirely in earnest.
Andrew must seek another playfellow." "I'm afraid we will have a great deal of trouble," sighed Mrs.
Howland.
"I am not, then.

Let me know whenever he disobeys in this matter, and I'll apply the remedy in a way to cure him.

His will has to be broken, and the present occasion is as good as any other for effecting so all-important an object.