CHAPTER XV.
EVIL WORDS.
Clara Amedroz had received her two letters together,--that, namely, from the attorney, and that from Captain Aylmer,--and the result of those letters is already known.

She accepted her lover's renewed offer of marriage, acknowledging the force of his logic, and putting faith in the strength of his assurances.

This she did without seeking advice from any one.

Who was there from whom she could seek advice on such a matter as that ?--who, at least, was there at Belton?
That her father would, as a matter of course, bid her accept Captain Aylmer, was, she thought, certain; and she knew well that Mrs.Askerton would do the same.

She asked no counsel from any one, but taking the two letters up to her own room, sat down to consider them.