'I had never seriously felt the want of it, you know.

I did think--there's no harm in confessing it--that you were sure to be rich some day; but I should have married you all the same if I had known that you would win only reputation.' 'You are sure of that ?' 'Well, I think so.

But I know the value of money better now.

I know it is the most powerful thing in the world.

If I had to choose between a glorious reputation with poverty and a contemptible popularity with wealth, I should choose the latter.' 'No!' 'I should.' 'Perhaps you are right.' He turned away with a sigh.
'Yes, you are right.