The one idea is to marry for money, and then to spend it in parade.

I believe you will be like your sister Mary, who has given me a home, quiet, and peace." ("If I ever give a man anything I'll give him a great deal more than that," Madge thought.) "And now," concluded Mr.Muir, "speaking of money, I wish to go over your accounts with you soon, that you may know everything and understand everything.

It's absurd for women to be helpless and dependent in this respect.

You should know all about your property, and the time has come when you should learn what are regarded as safe investments, and what are not.

My life is as uncertain as any other man's, and I intend that you sisters shall not be like two children, who must do blindly what some trustee tells you to do;" and Mr.Muir complacently led the way to the breakfast-room, feeling that as guardian he had done his duty both morally and financially.
It was his way to speak plainly and promptly all he desired to say, and then, according to his creed, if people had sense they would do what was wise; if they had not, the less said the better.
Mrs.Muir was voluble during the morning meal.