But it doesn't matter much, since it will be easy for you to get one for yourself." Isobel turned red and uttered an exclamation, but enjoining silence on her with a wave of his fat hand, her father went on: "I haven't done so badly, my dear, considering my chances.

I don't mind telling you that I am a rich man now, indeed a very rich man as things go, and I shall be much richer, for nothing pays like ships, especially if you man them with foreign crews.

Also I am a Bart," and he pointed to the pile of newspapers on the floor, "and if my Party gets in again, before long I shall be a Lord, which would make you an Honourable.
Anyway, my girl, although you ain't exactly a beauty," here he considered her with a critical eye, "you'll make a fine figure of a woman and with your money, you should be able to get any husband you like.

What's more," and he banged his fist upon the table, "I expect you to do it; that's your part of the family business.

Do you understand ?" "I understand, Father, that you expect me to get any husband I like.
Well, I'll promise that." "I think you ought to come into the office, you are so smart," replied Sir John with sarcasm.