Frederick will not be the first man who has chosen a wife with less sense than his family expected.

I do not envy his situation, either as a lover or a son." Miss Tilney, at Catherine's invitation, now read the letter likewise, and, having expressed also her concern and surprise, began to inquire into Miss Thorpe's connections and fortune.
"Her mother is a very good sort of woman," was Catherine's answer.
"What was her father ?" "A lawyer, I believe.

They live at Putney." "Are they a wealthy family ?" "No, not very.

I do not believe Isabella has any fortune at all: but that will not signify in your family.

Your father is so very liberal! He told me the other day that he only valued money as it allowed him to promote the happiness of his children." The brother and sister looked at each other.