'Gerald isn't a mere fortune-hunter,' she said.

'People of my world do think fortune-hunting offensive.' 'Forgive me then,' said Franklin, gazing at her, contrite but unperturbed.

'I'm very ignorant of your world.

May I put it a little differently.

Would Mr.Digby be likely to fall in love with a woman if she hadn't a penny ?' She had quite forgiven him.