It isn't much, of course; but I suppose Mr.Higgins would give me something.
And yet I'm sure it won't come to anything.

Let's go home and have a good talk, shall we ?' Mrs.Higgins's letter had caused Emmeline and her husband no little amusement; but at the same time it led them to reflect.

Certainly they numbered among their acquaintances one or two marriageable young men who might perchance be attracted by Miss Derrick, especially if they learnt that Mr.Higgins was disposed to 'behave handsomely' to his stepdaughter; but the Mumfords had no desire to see Louise speedily married.

To the bribe with which the letter ended they could give no serious thought.

Having secured their "paying guest," they hoped she would remain with them for a year or two at least.