'I suppose if his horses won, grandmother would rather approve ?' 'Not at all.

That would make hardly any difference, except that he would not ruin himself quite so quickly.

Grandmother says that a young man who goes on the turf is sure to be ruined sooner or later.

And then Maulevrier's habits are altogether wild and foolish.

It is very hard upon grandmother, who has such noble ambition for all of us.' 'Not for me,' answered Mary smiling.