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Promise me here that you will make a brave effort, give
up all foolish thoughts of Dora Thorne, and not see her again.
Go abroad for a year or two--you will soon forget this boyish
folly, and bless the good sense that has saved you from it. Will
you promise me, Ronald?"
"I can not, father," he replied, "for I have promised Dora to
make her my wife. I can not break my word. You yourself could
never counsel that."
"In this case I can," said Lord Earle, eagerly. "That promise is
not binding, even in honor; the girl herself, if she has any
reason, can not and does not expect it."
"She believed me," said Ronald, simply. "Besides, I love her,
father."
"Hush," replied Lord Earle, angrily, "I will listen to no more
nonsense. There is a limit to my patience. Once and for all,
Ronald, I tell you that I decidedly forbid any mention of such a
marriage; it is degrading and ridiculous. I forbid you to marry
Dora Thorne; if you disobey me, you must bear the penalty."
"And what would the penalty be?" asked the heir of Earlescourt,
with a coolness and calmness that irritated the father.


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