perceived he had entirely lost, he searched for one of a softer
nature--he married.



CHAPTER VI.



As Henry despaired of receiving his brother's approbation of his
choice, he never mentioned the event to him. But William, being
told of it by a third person, inquired of Henry, who confirmed the
truth of the intelligence, and acknowledged, that, in taking a wife,
his sole view had been to obtain a kind companion and friend, who
would bear with his failings and know how to esteem his few
qualifications; therefore, he had chosen one of his own rank in
life, and who, having a taste for music, and, as well as himself, an
obligation to the art--"

"And is it possible," cried the dean, "that what has been hinted to
me is true? Is it possible that you have married a public singer?"

"She is as good as myself," returned Henry. "I did not wish her to
be better, for fear she should despise me."

"As to despise," answered the dean, "Heaven forbid that we should
despise anyone, that would be acting unlike a Christian; but do you
imagine I can ever introduce her to my intended wife, who is a woman
of family?"