I should not give access to you, or to any other gentleman merely because he asked it.' 'Let them make inquiry.' 'Mrs.Bolton probably thinks that she already knows enough.

What my father may say I cannot even surmise.' 'Will you tell him ?' 'If you wish it.' 'Tell him also that I will wait upon him at once if he desires it.

He shall know everything about my affairs,--which indeed require no concealment.

I can settle enough upon her for her comfort.

If she is to have anything of her own, that will be over and above.