Besides, mamma is so delighted with the idea of the match; she thinks she has managed so well for me; and I cannot bear to disappoint her.

I do object sometimes, and tell her what I feel, but you don't know how she talks.

Mr.
Hattersley, you know, is the son of a rich banker, and as Esther and I have no fortunes, and Walter very little, our dear mamma is very anxious to see us all well married, that is, united to rich partners.

It is not my idea of being well married, but she means it all for the best.

She says when I am safe off her hands it will be such a relief to her mind; and she assures me it will be a good thing for the family as well as for me.