I will be happy to see you soon, Mr.Woodward; but remember I will be determined on this subject altogether by the feelings of my niece Tom here." "I have already said, my lord," replied Woodward, "that, except as a rational element in domestic happiness, I am indifferent to the consideration or influence of property.

The prevailing motives with me are the personal charms; the character, and the well-known virtues of your niece.

It is painful to me to say even this in her presence, but your lordship has forced it from me.

However, I trust that Miss Riddle understands and will pardon me." "Mr.Woodward," she observed, "you have said nothing unbecoming a gentleman; nothing certainly but that which you could not avoid saying." After the usual forms of salutation at parting, Harry and his mother entered the old carriage and proceeded on their way home.
"Well, Harry," said his mother, "what do you think ?" "A hit," he replied; "a hit with both, but especially with the niece, who certainly is a fine girl.

If there is to be any opposition, it will be with that comical old buffoon, her uncle.