The lameness wouldn't hinder that.

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I'd keep you as genteel as ever I could, dear Sophy--if I might think of it!' he pleaded.
'Sam, I'll be frank,' she said, putting her hand on his.

'If it were only myself I would do it, and gladly, though everything I possess would be lost to me by marrying again.' 'I don't mind that! It's more independent.' 'That's good of you, dear, dear Sam.