"Well, I don't know.

Most young women like pretty gowns, and great functions, and prominent positions.

I don't call you an ascetic, Marcella." Marcella winced.
"One has to fit oneself to circumstances," she said proudly.

"One may hate the circumstances, but one can't escape them." "Oh, I don't think you will hate your circumstances, my dear! You would be very foolish if you did.

Have you heard finally how much the settlement is to be ?" "No," said Marcella, shortly.