Were Mary, were Mrs.
Greville in any point otherwise than they are, I would not thus plead, for there would be no necessity.

She could not be so dear to Herbert.

I do not ask my uncle to humble himself; I ask him but to reason with Mr.
Greville, to convince him of his error." "What says my Herbert ?" demanded Mr.Hamilton, gazing with astonishment on his niece's animated features, and almost wondering at her unwonted eloquence.
"That she has spoken well, and may God in Heaven bless her for the thought!" exclaimed Herbert, who had roused himself to listen to her earnest words, and now, with sudden energy, sprung up.

"Father, let us go.

Ellen has spoken justly; he will listen to you, he will not hear my entreaties unmoved.