He also has a sister, who's married to some small Count or other, of these parts; I remember meeting her of old.

She's nicer than he, I should think, but rather impossible.

I remember there used to be some stories about her.

I don't think I recommend you to know her.

But why don't you ask Madame Merle about these people?
She knows them all much better than I." "I ask you because I want your opinion as well as hers," said Isabel.
"A fig for my opinion! If you fall in love with Mr.Osmond what will you care for that ?" "Not much, probably.