“And therefore, Alaine.”
“Therefore——”
“We should please them, those two, by acceding to their wishes.”
“We should do that, Gerard, yet——”
“You understand?”
“Yes, I understand.”
“They would have us marry and succeed to the little farm they have begun to love so dearly, and where they hope to pass the rest of their days. They would have us to dwell here with them, to cherish them in their old age; and have they not a right to expect that we will regard their wishes?”
“Yes; but, Gerard, I have made a promise.”
“Alaine! Without consulting them?”
“I was obliged to; it was to Pierre. I promised him that I would marry whom my own father should desire. He may be alive, Gerard, and I am nursing a little hope that he will return to me. Pierre is arranging a plan.”