No communications were made to his future son-in-law, whose marriage-day had been fixed: but there was enough in Mr. Osborne's appearance to prevent Mr. Bullock from making any inquiries, or in any way pressing forward that ceremony. 
No communications were made to his future son-in-law, whose marriage-day had been fixed: but Mr. Osborne's appearance prevented Mr. Bullock from asking about the wedding. 