He has known what a subject of regret your engagement has been to me; though really my repugnance to it was without cause formerly, compared to what it is now.

Now be reasonable, my dear.

I'm willing to do something for you if you will do something for me.

You must see what a stop this sad affair has put to any thoughts between you and Frank.

And you must see what cause I have to wish to punish Edward for his ungrateful behavior, to say nothing of the forgery.