I can't imagine how he had so much free-will left as to come with his proposal to Maggie; unless, indeed, Henry knows of it--or, what is most likely of all, has put him up to it.

Between them they have given that poor fool Crayston a pretty dose of it; and I should have come yet worse off if it had not been for Maggie.

Let me get clear this time, and I will keep to windward of the law for the future." "If we sold the cottage we could repay it," said Mrs.Browne, meditating.
"Maggie and I could live on very little.

But you see this property is held in trust for you two." "Nay, mother; you must not talk of repaying it.

Depend upon it he will be so glad to have Frank free from his engagement, that he won't think of asking for the money.