Don't--don't be obstinate.

This marriage means a great deal to my interests--to your interests.

Kate's father is all powerful in the Senate.

He'll never forgive this disappointment.

Hang it all, you liked the girl once, and I made sure that--" He stopped suddenly, and the expression on his face changed as a new light dawned upon him.
"It isn't that Rossmore girl, is it ?" he demanded.