205/210 On my father's return I will disclose all to him. If your designs are honourable, I am sure he will no longer oppose my union with you. If not, we part for ever." "Be prudent, sweet girl, I entreat of you," cried the earl imploringly. There are a thousand reasons why your father should not be consulted on the matter." "There are none that weigh with me," she interrupted, decidedly. "I have been bewildered--beside myself,--but, thank Heaven, I have recovered before it is too late." "You are beside yourself at this moment," cried Rochester, unable to control his anger and mortification, "and will bitterly repent your folly. |