While your father was in Britain this was impossible; during his absence, Rashleigh will possess many opportunities, and he will not neglect to use them." "But how can I, in disgrace with my father, and divested of all control over his affairs, prevent this danger by my mere presence in London ?" "That presence alone will do much.

Your claim to interfere is a part of your birthright, and it is inalienable.

You will have the countenance, doubtless, of your father's head-clerk, and confidential friends and partners.

Above all, Rashleigh's schemes are of a nature that"-- (she stopped abruptly, as if fearful of saying too much)--"are, in short," she resumed, "of the nature of all selfish and unconscientious plans, which are speedily abandoned as soon as those who frame them perceive their arts are discovered and watched.

Therefore, in the language of your favourite poet-- To horse! to horse! Urge doubts to those that fear." A feeling, irresistible in its impulse, induced me to reply--"Ah! Diana, can _you_ give me advice to leave Osbaldistone Hall ?--then indeed I have already been a resident here too long!" Miss Vernon coloured, but proceeded with great firmness--"Indeed, I do give you this advice--not only to quit Osbaldistone Hall, but never to return to it more.