The barrister again shook his head.

'You seemed to think that something of the kind could be done,' he said, turning to Robert.

When he wanted advice he would always turn to Robert, especially in the presence of the barrister, intending to show that he thought the lower branch of the profession to be at any rate more accurate than the higher.
'I said something about an order from the Vice-Chancellor.

But I fear we should not succeed in getting it.' The barrister again shook his head.
'Do you mean to say that nothing can be done ?' exclaimed Mrs.Bolton, rising up from her seat; 'that no steps can be taken ?' 'If she were once here, perhaps you could--prevent her return,' whispered the barrister.
'Persuade her not to go back,' suggested Mrs.Daniel.
'Well;--that might come after a time.

But I think you would have the feeling of the community with you if you succeeded;--well, not violence, you understand.' 'No; not violence,' said the father.
'I could be violent with him,' said Mrs.Bolton.
'Just do not let her leave the house,' continued the barrister.