at do you think, Denasia?"

"I have been thinking a great deal of St. Penfer. My heart is like to
break when I think of it. I do want to see my father and mother so
much."

"You would only get a heart-break, my love. They would have no end of
reproaches for you. I shall never forget your mother. Her temper was
awful!"

"You must have said something awful to aggravate her, Roland. Mother
has a quick temper, but it is also noble and generous. I do want to
see her. I must see her once more. Let us go together."

"To St. Penfer? What a foolish idea! You would only give yourself a
wretched memory to carry through your whole life."

"Never mind! I want to go to St. Penfer."

"How can you? I cannot take you to Burrell Court, Denasia."

"I would not put my foot inside Burrell Court."

"Then if I went there and you went to your father's house, that would
look very bad. People would say all kinds of wicked things."

"We could stop together at the Black Lion. From there you could call
upon Elizabeth. From there I could go to my father and mother. Even if
they should be cruel to me, I want to see them. I want to see them. If
father should strike me--well, I deserve it. I will kiss his hand for
the blow! That is how I feel, Roland."

"I shall not permit my wife to go to any place where she expects to be
struck. That is how I feel, Denasia."

"You are ashamed to take me to St. Penfer as your wife. And yet you
owe me this reparation."

"There is no use discussing such a foolish statement. I do not think I
owe you anything, Denasia. I have given you my name; at this very
moment I am considering your welfare. You know that money is
necessary, and as much of it as we can get; but Elizabeth will give me
nothing if you are tagging after me."

"If you are going begging, Roland, that alters the question. I have no
desire to 'tag' after you on that errand. As for Elizabeth, I hate
her."

"Why should you hate her? She was always good to you."

"Good! Do not name the woman. If you want to go to her, go. I hope you
will carry her nothing but sorrow and ill-luck. I do! I do! I hate her
as the sailor hates the sunken reef. I have not asked myself why. I
only know that I have plenty of reason."

"Do not be so excessive, Denasia. I shall leave for the West to-night.
Would you like me to see your father? Your mother I decline to see."

"Leave my father alone. You would not dare to go near him. If you do I
will never speak to you