25/27 We shall see how it will turn out. Her son-in-law will spend her money and spurn her.' The gossip of disappointed people. Give them the lie; manage that we shall all live together, and we shall be right against the world." "Do you hope it will be so ?" "I am sure of it," answered the mistress, affectionately pressing the hand of her future son-in-law. She uttered a joyful cry, and threw her arms caressingly round her mother's neck. |