And when a girl marries a gentleman, and a member of Parliament, instead of--; well, I'm not going to say anything personal,--her friends will congratulate her upon his position.

It may be very wicked, and mercenary, and all that; but it's the way of the world." "I hate hearing about the world." "Yes, my dear; all proper young ladies like you do hate it.

But I observe that such girls as you never offend its prejudices.

You can't but know that you would have done a wicked as well as a foolish thing to marry a man without an adequate income." "But I needn't marry at all." "And what would you live on then?
Come Clara, we needn't quarrel about that.

I've no doubt he's charming, and beautiful, and--" "He isn't beautiful at all; and as for charming--" "He has charmed you at any rate." "He has made me believe that I can trust him without doubt, and love him without fear." "An excellent man! And the income will be an additional comfort; you'll allow that ?" "I'll allow nothing." "And when is it to be ?" "Oh,--perhaps in six or seven years." "Clara!" "Perhaps sooner; but there's been no word said about time." "Is not Mr.Amedroz delighted ?" "Not a bit.