And by the way, she chiefly lived upon the reputation of some diamonds, and her family connexions.
'My friend Dombey, Ma'am,' returned the Major, 'may be devoted to her in secret, but a man who is paramount in the greatest city in the universe-- 'No one can be a stranger,' said Mrs Skewton, 'to Mr Dombey's immense influence.' As Mr Dombey acknowledged the compliment with a bend of his head, the younger lady glancing at him, met his eyes.
'You reside here, Madam ?' said Mr Dombey, addressing her.
'No, we have been to a great many places.

To Harrogate and Scarborough, and into Devonshire.

We have been visiting, and resting here and there.
Mama likes change.' 'Edith of course does not,' said Mrs Skewton, with a ghastly archness.
'I have not found that there is any change in such places,' was the answer, delivered with supreme indifference.
'They libel me.

There is only one change, Mr Dombey,' observed Mrs Skewton, with a mincing sigh, 'for which I really care, and that I fear I shall never be permitted to enjoy.

People cannot spare one.