"Did you ever hear my father inquire after me?"
"I heard him say more than once, with a sigh like, that he wished to see you."
"And she wouldn't send for me!" exclaimed Jasper, bitterly.
"She always opposed it, saying it wouldn't do no good, and would only take you off your studies."
"Much she cared for my studies! Margaret, I will never forgive that woman, never!"
"Well, I can't blame you, Master Jasper."
Here Margaret heard her name called in a loud voice, and was forced to obey.
"She wants to separate us," thought Jasper, as he slowly and sadly went up to his own chamber.
NICHOLAS APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.