There, then, is an end to the match and marriage, and so be
it."
She here detailed at further length, the conversation which she had with
Shawn-na-Middogue; mentioned the fact, which had somehow become well
known, of his having wrought the ruin of Grace Davoren, and concluded by
stating that, notwithstanding his gentlemanly manners and deportment, he
was unworthy either the notice or regard of any respectable female.
"Well," said the peer, "from, all you have told me I must say you have
had a narrow escape; I did suspect him to be a fortune-hunter; but then
who the deuce can blame a man for striving to advance himself in life?
However, let there be an end to it, and you must only wait until a
better man comes."
"I assure you, my dear uncle, I am in no hurry; so let that be your
comfort so far as I am concerned."
"Well, then," said the peer, "I shall write to him to say that the
marriage, in consequence of what we have heard of his character, is
off."
"Take whatever steps you please," replied his admirable niece; "for most
assuredly, so far as I am concerned, it is off.
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