'You know what I mean, Marie.

You intend to marry Adrian Urmand ?' 'I suppose so,' said Marie in a low whisper.
'Look here, Marie,--if there be any doubt about it, we will part,--and for ever.

You shall never look upon my face again.

My honour is pledged,--and yours.' Then he hurried out of the room, down into the kitchen, and without staying there a moment went out into the yard, and walked through to the stables.

His passion had been so strong and uncontrollable, that he had been unable to remain with his niece and exact a promise from her.
George, when he saw his father go through to the stables, entered the house.