"Why, that is quite young nowadays, and after all David is not more than three or four years younger.

It is not the age that matters, or David's poverty, for Betty has plenty of money of her own.

But he is not good enough for her.

She is such a grand creature--when she marries she ought to have a husband worthy of her--one whom she could honour and obey as well as love--a man of intellect and power." Had a name suddenly occurred to Dinah, for as she rose hastily a girlish blush came to her cheek?
"I am quite ashamed of myself," she whispered.

"If there is one thing or person I detest it is a match-maker.