They had only been once to the house since then, again without meeting Mr Yule.

Marian, however, visited them at their lodgings frequently; now and then she met Jasper there.

The latter never spoke of her father, and there was no question of inviting him to repeat his call.
In the end, Marian was obliged to speak on the subject with her mother.
Mrs Yule offered an occasion by asking when the Miss Milvains were coming again.
'I don't think I shall ever ask them again,' Marian replied.
Her mother understood, and looked troubled.
'I must tell them how it is, that's all,' the girl went on.

'They are sensible; they won't be offended with me.' 'But your father has never had anything to say against them,' urged Mrs Yule.

'Not a word to me, Marian.