3/49 I have no right to complain." "We shall not be very far asunder, I hope; and it is in Marian's nature to form many ties, but to break none." "She is an amiable girl, my--my darling child. Does she know anything of this ?" "I am here at her express request; and there remains to me the pleasure of getting her own final consent, which I would not press for until armed with your sanction." Except for an involuntary hitch of his eyelids, Mr.Lind looked as if he believed perfectly in Douglas's respect for his parental claims. I have no doubt you will succeed: none. |