Mr. Hepworth was over with Roger one morning, and they were talking about him,--or talking rather of the attempted elopement. "I know nothing about it," said Roger, "and I do not intend to ask. Of course I did know when they were down here that he hoped to marry her, and I did believe that she was willing to marry him. But whether the father had consented or not I never enquired."

Mr. Hepworth was with Roger one morning, and they were talking about the attempted elopement.
"I know nothing about it," said Roger, "Of course I knew when they were down here that Sir Felix hoped to marry her. 