You have thrown upon me the duty of studying your position as well as Marian's; and I must neither abuse your generosity nor neglect her interest." "You will, nevertheless, allow me to consider the conditions as settled, since I leave them entirely in your hands." "My own means have been seriously crippled by the extravagance of Reginald.

Indeed both my boys have cost me much money.

I had not, like you, the good fortune to be an only son.

I was the fourth son of a younger son: there was very little left for me.

I will treat Marian as liberally as I can; but I fear I cannot do anything for her that will bear comparison with your munificence." "Surely I can give her enough.