She's only got herself and her good looks to give him, and he's a rich man.

Think of it, Mr.Bingham," and the old gentleman turned up his eyes piously, "just think what a thing it would be for her, and indeed for all of us, if it should please God to send a chance like that in her way; she would be rich for life, and such a position! But it is possible; one never knows; he might take a fancy to her.

At any rate, Mr.Bingham, I think you could cheer her up a little; there is no need for her to give up hope yet." Geoffrey burst into a short grim laugh.

The idea of Beatrice languishing for Owen Davies, indeed the irony of the whole position, was too much for his sense of humour.
"Yes," he said, "I daresay that it might be a good match for her, but I do not know how she would get on with Mr.Davies." "Get on! why, well enough, of course.

Women are soft, and can squeeze into most holes, especially if they are well lined.