God forbid that I should keep her, though she be my wife, against her will.' 'I am sure she will do as her friends shall advise her when she hears the story,' said the attorney.
'She has heard the story.

She knows it all.

And I am sure that she will not stir a foot,' said the husband.

'You know nothing about her.' This he said turning to his wife's half-brother; and then again he turned to the old man.

'You, sir, no doubt, are well aware that she can be firm to her purpose.