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And what was the consequence? Because I ventured
to do so I have been forbidden to visit there again. They told me,
without either preface or apology, that they will have no further
intercourse with our family. Ferdora O'Connor is the chosen man."
"It is false," said his sister, her eyes sparkling with indignation as
she spoke; "it is abominably false; and, father, you are right; seek
an explanation from the Goodwins. I feel certain that there are evil
spirits at work."
"I shall, my dear girl," replied her father; "it is only an act of
justice to them. And if the matter be at all practicable, I shall have
Charles and her married still."
"Why not think of Harry?" said his wife; "as the person originally
destined to receive the property, he has the strongest claim."
"You are talking now in the selfish and accursed principles of the
world," replied Lindsay. "Charles has the claim of her early affection,
and I shall urge it."
"Very well," said his wife; "if you succeed in bringing about a marriage
between her and Charles, I will punish both you and him severely.


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