3/6 Mrs.Verner received the news with equanimity. She had never given Fred a tithe of the love that John had had, and she did not seem much to care whether he married Sibylla, or whether he did not--whether he went out to Australia, or whether he stayed at home. Frederick told her of it in a very off-hand manner; but he took pains to bespeak the approbation of Mr.Verner. That you will cordially sanction it." "Whether it is pleasant to me or not, I have no right to say it shall not be," was the reply of Mr.Verner. "I have never interfered with you, or with your brother, since you became inmates of my house." "Do you not like Sibylla, sir ?" "She is a pretty girl. |