But, uncle--" "Well ?" "You don't suppose I want such things ?" "Not improperly.

I am sure you do not." "Not properly, or improperly; not much, or little.

I covet many things; but nothing of that sort.

You know, or should know, that I do not.

Why did you talk of buying a French bonnet for me ?" Dr Thorne did not answer this question, but went on nursing his leg.
"After all," said he, "money is a fine thing." "Very fine, when it is well come by," she answered; "that is, without detriment to the heart or soul." "I should be a happier man if you were provided for as is Miss Oriel.
Suppose, now, I could give you up to a rich man who would be able to insure you against all wants ?" "Insure me against all wants! Oh, that would be a man.