It looks as though he were determined to cast you off from him altogether because you have married against his wishes." "Not that, Ferdinand;--do not say that!" "Well; we shall see." And on the next day they did see.

He went to the post-office before breakfast, and on this day he returned with a letter in his hand.
She was sitting waiting for him with a book in her lap, and saw the letter at once.

"Is it from papa ?" she said.

He nodded his head as he handed it to her.

"Open it and read it, Ferdinand.