"But never mind. I have not come to talk about myself;—otherwise than to bid you not do what I have done. All that you have said about this man's want of money and of family is nothing." "Nothing at all," said Violet. "Mere words,—fit only for such people as my aunt." "Well then?" "Well?" "If you love him—!" "Ah! but if I do not? You are very close in inquiring into my secrets. Tell me, Laura;—was not this young Crichton once a lover of your own?" "Psha! And do you think I cannot keep a gentleman's secret as well as you?" "What is the good of any secret, Laura, when we have been already so
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