I was only a clerk in our house, and Rose and I looked forward to years of waiting.

This legacy, however, has removed all pecuniary obstacles, and Rose has given me consent to speak to you." Imagine the Captain's surprise.

His little curly-haired Rose, whom he looked upon as a tall child, engaged to be married! "Bless my soul!" exclaimed Captain Danton, naively; "you have taken me completely aback! I give you my word of honour, I never thought of such a thing!" "I hope you will not object, sir; I love your daughter most sincerely." The anxious inquiry was unneeded.

Captain Danton had no idea of objecting.

He knew the La Touche family well by repute; he liked this modest young wooer; and forty thousand pounds for his dowerless daughter was not to be lightly refused.
"Object!" he cried, grasping his hand.