I suppose Dale must provide for them, and that would take one off his hands without any trouble." Dr Crofts didn't exactly see the matter in this light, but he was not anxious to argue it very closely with the earl.

"The younger one," he said, "has provided for herself." "What; by getting a husband?
But I suppose Dale must give her something.

They're not married yet, you know, and, from what I hear, that fellow may prove a slippery customer.

He'll not marry her unless old Dale gives her something.

You'll see if he does.