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He tells me,
however, at the same time, that you await my concurrence before giving
your consent. I appreciate your delicacy; and it is with considerable
regret I now write to inform you this match is out of the question. I
have thought it due to you to communicate this to yourself and without
delay, and feel sure that you will, under the circumstances,
discountenance my son's further visits at your house--I am, Madam, with
sincere respect, your faithful servant,
"RICHARD HARDIE."
Julia read this letter, and re-read it in silence. It was an anxious
moment to the mother.
"Shall our pride be less than this _parvenu's?_" she faltered. "Tell me
yourself, what ought we to do?"
"What we ought to do is, never to let the name of Hardie be mentioned
again in this house."
This reply was very comforting to Mrs. Dodd.
"Shall I write to him, or do you feel strong enough?"
"I feel that, if I do, I may affront him. He had no right to pretend that
his father would consent. You write, and then we shall not lose our
dignity though we are insulted."
"I feel so weary, mamma.


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