He's a very good boy, my dear, although he's a bit wild, having plenty of money and nothing to do but spend it.

But he's a very kind boy to his mother.

I assure you, dear, there have been times when I wouldn't have cared much to live if it hadn't been for my Rick." It was a pitiful confession for the mistress of all this splendour; and now that the anxiety and excitement were to some extent over she looked pale and old and tired.
"I'm very glad you liked Rick," she said, "very glad.

It isn't like those who would care for him for his money." She nodded her head in the direction of the chattering group.

"I should be so glad to see my Rick married to a nice, innocent, good girl.