I am afraid you are mortified, and I must say, justly mortified, at the coolness my father has shown to you.

But I assure you that it is not from any disrespect to you personally." "Oh, indeed!" said Percy, ironically.
"No; quite the reverse--he is afraid of you." "That is a g--g--good joke." "No; let me explain.

Fathers are curious people.

If they are ever so disinterested in their general conduct, they are sure to be a little mercenary for their children.

Now you know Miss Clifford is a beauty who would adorn Clifford Hall, and an heiress whose money would purchase certain properties that join ours.