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"Arthur would never have done so," Mrs. Pendennis said.
"He hasn't,--that is one comfort," answered the brother-in-law.
Like a wary and patient man of the world, Major Pendennis did not press
poor Pen any farther for the moment, but hoped the best from time, and
that the young fellow's eyes would be opened before long to see the
absurdity of which he was guilty. And having found out how keen the boy's
point of honour was, he worked kindly upon that kindly feeling with great
skill, discoursing him over their wine after dinner, and pointing out to
Pen the necessity of a perfect uprightness and openness in all his
dealings, and entreating that his communications with his interesting
young friend (as the Major politely called Miss Fotheringay) should be
carried on with the knowledge, if not approbation, of Mrs. Pendennis.
"After all, Pen," the Major said, with a convenient frankness that did
not displease the boy, whilst it advanced the interests of the
negotiator, "you must bear in mind that you are throwing yourself away.


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