22/25 I don't think they would say much to him if he insisted on marrying the cook-maid. Indeed, it seems to me that his word is quite paramount at Castle Richmond." "All the same, mamma, I would rather not write to Patrick till something more has been settled." "You are wrong there, Clara. If anything disagreeable should happen, which is quite impossible, it would be absolutely necessary that your brother should know. Believe me, my love, I only advise you for your own good." "But Mr.Fitzgerald will probably be here to-morrow; or if not to-morrow, next day." "I have no doubt he will, love. |