ABSTRACT
Sir Edward, who had for some time determined to put an end at once to the project of going to Danesforte (and who found Mr. Maltravers averse to any interference, so accustomed was he to indulge his daughter in all her wishes), now meditated how to accomplish his purpose. He had already attempted to dissuade Lady Newenden from it; but was by the attempt only rendered more sensible that he had no longer any power over her affections. He had then recourse to her mother; but far from finding from her either consideration or reason, she told him that she was amazed at his attempting to contradict Lady Newenden, who had so good a right to please herself; that there could be only one reason for his objections, originating in a ridiculous jealousy, not more injurious to her daughter than unworthy of himself; that as she should be with Lady Newenden, he need not himself go, if it was unpleasant to him, but might go back with Mr. Maltravers and the children; ‘unless,’ added she, ‘you prefer staying with your friend the Colonel and his fair daughter.’
