I have seen your suppressed indignation many a time when your father's meannesses have revolted you.

Our lives have been very hard, dear; but let us hope for brighter days.

I think they must come to us." "They will never come to me," said Diana.
"You say that with an air of conviction.

But why should they not come to you--brighter and better days ?" "I cannot tell you that.

I can only tell you that they will not come.
And do you hope that any good will ever come of your love for Charlotte Halliday--you, who know Mr.Sheldon ?" "I am ready to hope anything." "You think that Mr.Sheldon would let his stepdaughter marry a penniless man ?" "I may not always be penniless.