"May I be allowed to ask the modest question, whether it is your intention to agree to her plan?"
"I will not do it," rejoined the Doctor.
"Why not?" asked Hummel, coldly. "I for my part, have no objection to it."
"That is one reason the more for me not to act inconsiderately by you, nor to be treated in a like manner."
"I can bequeath my money to the hospital."
"To this remark I have only one answer," replied the Doctor. "You yourself do not believe that this consideration influences my actions."
"Unfortunately not," replied Hummel; "you are both unpractical people. So you hope that I will at last give you my blessing without an elopement?"
"Yes, I do hope it," exclaimed the Doctor. "However you may wish to appear to me, I trust that the goodness of your heart will be greater than your aversion."
"Do not count upon my indulgence. Doctor. I do not believe that I shall ever prepare a marriage-feast for you. My child gives herself with confidence into your hands; take her."
"No, Mr. Hummel," replied the Doctor, "I shall not do it."