Still, my love, you know that on many accounts, and as persons to whom you were so justly dear, and who felt such a strong interest in your settlement and position in life, we had reason to feel offended at the step you took in marrying him.

That, however, is past--and now let it be forgotten.

Your papa still loves you tenderly, my Maria; for I could observe that in a passage where he said it was necessary that you should suffer a little longer, there were the marks of tears--and of tears too, that fell thickly.

Now, however, for something that will cheer my own favorite.
I have succeeded in getting Mr.Temple appointed to the living of Ballynolan, in a safe and quiet part of the country, not many miles from Drumgooran Castle." "That you know my dear Charles, is his own family seat." "I know, my love, it is; however, to proceed--from Drumgooran Castle; so that I will once more enjoy the pleasure of having you near me..

The living is worth about five hundred a-year, after paying two curates and all other claims; so that, with frugality and moderation, you may live comfortably at least.