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When Jack Mannering enters the library the old Colonel's quick eye can at once see that his mission is one of importance. It is unusual for anyone to disturb the Colonel in his den, but, nevertheless, he receives Jack with that fine old courtesy that is inborn in men of the old school. At once Jack feels at home as he takes the seat indicated, and when the Colonel offers him a cigar, he feels he is on sure ground.
"I am sorry to disturb you, Colonel," he says, "but the fact is"he hesitates, and then goes on, and his voice even seems firm as he proceeds"I came to tell you that I love your daughter, and I want your consent to our engagement."