“Almost immediately.”
“Without father's consent?”
“After what he said to us both—to Agnes in particular—do you think I am going to trouble about his opinion?”
“But, Dick, supposing we can get him to change his mind?”
“Who is going to change it for him? for he won't do it himself—I know the governor well enough for that.”
“If I try to, will you wait for a little?”
“It's no use,” said Dick.
“Wait till we see, Dick!”
“Yes, we shall wait,” said Agnes. “Dick, you will wait, won't you?”
“If you insist,” replied Dick, though not very cordially.