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In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
"I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said. "Something of the burden on my mind--not all! Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled. You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave. It is our duty to see, as far as lies within our power, that the future of the house is set upon a sound foundation. Your son, Derrick, will be a worthy successor; Celia--I need say nothing in her praise; she has won all our hearts, and she will lend a lustre to the title that will come to her."