Is his brother wholly disinterested?
I speak plainly.

It is rumoured that Count Macomer has lost most of his fortune in speculations.

I do not know whether that is true.

Even if it is not, what was all his fortune compared to what it would mean to him if his brother held yours ?" "My uncle never speculated in his life!" answered Veronica, rather indignantly.
"Grant that.

The other side remains.