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"I never understood there was any such intention No one ever spoke to me

of it But if the plan had been possible, it was a wise plan; any sensible

parents would have conceived it, and hoped and worked for its

accoht you cared for me--one word

would have detained me"

"Was it my place to say that word? And, Allan, you would not have been

yourself,

your rights, your inclinations The crown of England would not have fitted

you, unless it had been your gracious will to select it"

"A man must have some individuality--"

"At twenty-four years old howand crude opinions What he will be at thirty-four depends upon a

thousand circumstances which he cannot even apprehend Wishes and advices

from a father are not commands You showed a petulant, foolish te your back on Uncle John, and saying in

effect, 'I don't intend to take your advice, I intend to take e--and a degrading love

affair"