She extended her hand to Mr.Hammond as frankly as if he had been her own particular choice.
'I cannot refuse my granddaughter to her brother's dearest friend,' she said, 'but I think you are two most imprudent young people.' 'Providence takes care of imprudent lovers, just as it does of the birds in their nests,' answered Hammond, smiling.
'Just as much and no more, I fear.

Providence does not keep off the cat or the tax-gatherer.' 'Birds must take care of their nests, and husbands must work for their homes,' argued Hammond.

'Heaven gives sweet air and sunlight, and a beautiful world to live in.' 'I think,' said Lady Maulevrier, looking at him critically, 'you are just the kind of person who ought to emigrate.

You have ideas that would do for the Bush or the Yosemite Valley, but which are too primitive for an over-crowded country.' 'No, Lady Maulevrier, I am not going to steal your granddaughter.

When she is my wife she shall live within call.