And I think I can make myself more useful to you.

Walter, your father has set his lawyer on to Mr.Bartley, and what is the consequence?
Mr.Bartley forbids Mary to speak to you, and the next thing will be a summons, lawsuit, and a great defeat, and loss to your father and you.

Mr.Bartley sent me the lawyer's letter.

He hopes to get out of a clear contract by pleading a surprise.

Now you must go to the lawyer--it is no use arguing with your father in his present heat--and you must assure him there has been no surprise.