And he left the room, followed by the low but ringing laughter of the sister with the mole.

‘Make no further visits to the girl in the meantime. You have been there, of late, much oftener than you should. She does not languish for you, and it might have been dangerous. Restrain your youthful ardour for eight–and–forty hours, and leave her to the father. You only undo what he does, and does well.