“He said no more, but looks were enough. He seemed perfectly distracted. Leonora left the room and went up to her own; then, throwing herself on the bed, burst into tears.”
We are glad to be able to reassure our readers about the sequel. Mr. Mayre felt better in half an hour and ultimately forgave the erring Frank, who returned from America. He argues the case with his angry father-in-law.
“Frank was perfectly composed. ‘Mr. Mayre,’ said he, in answer to the other’s angry words, ‘you think your daughter is good and beautiful and attractive, do you not?’
“‘Certainly, sir.’
“‘And you love her very much?’
“‘Of course.’
“‘Well, then, if she has the same charms for others that she has for you, can you blame me for loving her?’
“‘You had a right to love her, but you had no right to marry her against my will.’
“‘I don’t suppose I had, but you ought to pardon me if I am sorry.’
“‘I have not heard that you were sorry.’