I was only sorry if it hurt Mathilde." "Oh dear, it's so hard to be truthful!" exclaimed his mother.

He laughed, for he wished she sometimes found it harder; and she went on: "Poor little Mathilde! You know I wouldn't hurt her if I could help it.
It's not her fault.

But what a terrible system it is, and how money does blind people! They can't see you at all as you are, and yet if you had fifty thousand dollars a year, they'd be more aware of your good points than I am.

They can't see that you have resolution and charm and a sense of honor.

They don't see the person, they just see the lack of income." Pete smiled.
"A person is all Mrs.Farron says she asks for her daughter." "She does not know a person when she sees one." "She knew one when she married Farron." Mrs.Wayne sniffed.
"Perhaps he married her," she replied.
Her son thought this likely, but he did not answer, for she had given him an idea--to see Farron.