You'd have done a deal better if you'd taken Wilmot, I can tell you; but that you won't believe.

At your time of life, it's love that rules the roast: at mine, it's solid, serviceable gold.

I suppose now, you'd never dream of looking into the state of your husband's finances, or troubling your head about settlements, or anything of that sort ?' 'I don't think I should.' 'Well, be thankful, then, that you've wiser heads to think for you.

I haven't had time, yet, to examine thoroughly into this young rascal's affairs, but I see that a great part of his father's fine property has been squandered away;--but still, I think, there's a pretty fair share of it left, and a little careful nursing may make a handsome thing of it yet; and then we must persuade your father to give you a decent fortune, as he has only one besides yourself to care for;--and, if you behave well, who knows but what I may be induced to remember you in my will!' continued he, putting his fingers to his nose, with a knowing wink.
'Thanks, uncle, for that and all your kindness,' replied I.
'Well, and I questioned this young spark on the matter of settlements,' continued he; 'and he seemed disposed to be generous enough on that point--' 'I knew he would!' said I.

'But pray don't trouble your head--or his, or mine about that; for all I have will be his, and all he has will be mine; and what more could either of us require ?' And I was about to make my exit, but he called me back.
'Stop, stop!' cried he; 'we haven't mentioned the time yet.