I dare say Mr.
Twentyman is just as good as I am." "You don't think that, Mr.Morton." "I believe him to be a great deal better, for he earns his bread, and takes care of his mother, and as far as I know does his duty thoroughly." "I know the difference, Mr.Morton, and of course I know how you feel it.

I don't suppose that Mr.Twentyman is a fit companion for any of the Mortons, but for all that he may be a fit companion for me,--and my sisters." Surely she must have said this with the express object of declaring to him that in spite of the advantages of her education she chose to put herself in the ranks of the Twentymans, Runcimans and such like.

He had come there ardently wishing that she might be allowed to go to his aunt, and resolved that he would take her himself if it were possible.

But now he almost thought that she had better not go.

If she had made her election, she must be allowed to abide by it.