But it seems now that the young lady has defied the warning, and has married your son after all.

Mrs.Walter Clifford has heard of it in Derby, and she is naturally surprised, and I am afraid she is now somewhat incensed." "Before we go any further, sir," said Colonel Clifford, "I should like to see the certificate you say you showed to Miss Bartley." "I did, sir," said Monckton, "and here it is--that is to say, an attested copy; but of course sooner or later you will examine the original." Colonel Clifford took the paper with a firm hand, and examined it closely.

"Have you any objection to my taking a copy of this ?" said he, keenly.
"Of course not," said Monckton; "indeed, I don't see why I should not leave this document with you; it will be in honorable hands." The Colonel bowed.

Then he examined the document.
"I see, sir," said he, "the witness is William Hope.

May I ask if you know this William Hope ?" "I was not present at the wedding, sir," said Monckton, "so I can say nothing about the matter from my own knowledge; but if you please, I will ask the lady." "Why didn't she come herself instead of sending you ?" asked the Colonel, distrustfully.
"That's just what I asked her.