(I believe my mother had made a runaway match, and I think he had faith in inherited traits; his one resolution regarding me must have been, not to give me a chance.) He read the note carefully, and then looked me over with more interest than usual, and told me I might go.

Afterward he gave me a roll of bills, and told me to come to him for more money, if I needed it.
I was much excited about my clothes.

I could not think that anything was good enough to go to R----; and I am afraid I spent a good deal of my uncle's money.

Ann Coddle and the cook thought that my dresses were magnificent, and old Peter groaned over the coming of the packages.

I had indeed a wardrobe fit for a young princess, and in very good taste besides, because I was born with that.