Hamilton thought this was her way of discouraging him tactfully and so he ceased to pursue her. However he was proved to be mistaken as she married the following year and did leave Curragh! Fortunately, one good thing transpired from the event as Hamilton became firm friends with Ellen's brother Aubrey although a dispute about religion in 1851 made them go their separate ways.
Gayunman siya ay proved na siya sa ipagkamali bilang may-asawa ang mga sumusunod na taon at hindi naging mag-iwan Curragh! Sa kabutihang-palad, isang magandang bagay transpired mula sa mga kaganapan bilang Hamilton naging matatag kaibigan sa Ellen's brother Aubrey kahit isang alitan tungkol sa relihiyon sa 1851 na ginawa ang mga ito pumunta sa kanilang mga hiwalay na paraan.