Hetty was immediately annoyed at her and disappointed in her.

Was Mark right in his estimate of her character?
Hetty had thought her a wonder of high-mindedness and independence of spirit, if very formal and cold.

Was she now going to be proved mercenary and mean?
"Your mother did not write to you about it, fearing it would be a disappointment to you." "My uncle has a right to do as he pleases," said Miss Davis, "and I hope he will be happy"; but her lips were trembling and she looked pained and anxious.

"I thank you very much for your trouble in coming to tell me.

I daresay my mother will write immediately." Now Mark was not satisfied with the result of his trick.