I can always decide better by myself, and not influenced by those whom I love," said he, as a half apology for having arranged so much before he had told any one of his family of his intentions. "I cannot stand objections. They make me so undecided."
Margaret resolved to keep silence. After all, what did it signify where they went, compared to the one terrible change?
Mr. Hale continued: "A few months ago, when my misery of doubt became more than I could bear without speaking, I wrote to Mr. Bell--you remember Mr. Bell, Margaret?"
"No; I never saw him, I think. But I know who he is. Frederick's godfather--your old tutor at Oxford, don't you mean?"

I can always decide better by myself,' said he, as a half apology for having arranged it already.
Margaret resolved to keep silence. After all, what did it signify where they went, compared to the one terrible change?
Mr. Hale continued: 'A few months ago, when my misery of doubt became more than I could bear, I wrote to Mr. Bell - you remember Mr. Bell, Margaret?'
'I never saw him, but I know who he is. Frederick's godfather - your old tutor at Oxford, don't you mean?'
