He, of course, was greatly pained at first; but when I told him of your perfections, he said that if you and I were dear to each other, he would offer no opposition, but would welcome you to his heart." "Is your father that--that sort of a man ?" asked Dorothy, half in revery.
"I have always heard--" and she hesitated.
"I know," replied John, "that you have heard much evil of my father, but--let us not talk on that theme.

You will know him some day, and you may judge him for yourself.

When will you go with me, Dorothy ?" "Soon, very soon, John," she answered.

"You know father intends that I shall marry Lord Stanley.

_I_ intend otherwise.