“Indeed, yes. Mrs Starkadder, her grandmother, has always intended Elfine to marry her cousin, Urk. I am afraid there may be some opposition from him too. In fact, the sooner you can arrange for the marriage to take place the better it will be for Elfine. “
“Oh, dear! I had hoped for a year’s engagement, at least Dick is still so young.”
“The more reason why he should begin at once to be utterly happy,” smiled Flora.