You know that he would be the last man in the world to do so ?" "I was surprised." "But I had a reason for speaking." "No doubt." "I don't suppose it will have any effect with you;--but it is something you ought to know.

If any man of my age can be supposed to have made up his mind on such a matter, you may believe that I have made up my mind that I will--never marry." "What nonsense, Lord Scroope." "Well;--yes; perhaps it is.

But I am so convinced of it myself that I shall ask my brother to come and live here--permanently,--as master of the place.

As he would have to leave his regiment it would of course be necessary that his position here should be settled,--and it shall be settled." "I most sincerely hope that you will always live here yourself." "It won't suit me.

Circumstances have made it impossible.