Let me not have the misery of feeling I have caused dissension in a family whose beautiful unity has ever bound me to it.

Surely you would not urge the affections of your child." "Never," replied Mrs.Hamilton, earnestly.

"I understand your fears, but let them pass away.

I shall urge nothing, but my duty I must do.
Much as I admire the exalted sentiments you express, I must equally deplore the mistaken conduct of my child.

She has wilfully sported with the most sacred of human feelings.