' But to this she received no
reply.
Though Silverbridge had written to his sister in his usual
careless style, he had considered the matter much. The three
months were over. He had no idea of any hesitation on his part. He
had asked her to be his wife, and he was determined to go on with
his suit. Had he ever been enabled to make the same request to
Mabel Grex, or had she answered him when he did half make it in a
serious manner, he would have been true to her. He had not told
his father, or his sister, or his friends, as Isabel had
suggested. He would not do so till he should have received some
more certain answer from her. But in respect to his love he was
prepared to be as quite as obstinate as his sister. It was a
matter for his own consideration, and he would choose for himself.
The three months were over, and it was now his business to present
himself to the lady again.
That Lady Mabel should also be at Matching, would certainly be a
misfortune. He thought it probable that she, knowing that Isabel
Boncassen and he would be there together, would refuse the
invitation.
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