I'm doing pretty well, and likely, as far as I can see, to do better.

I don't grudge you money; far from it.

All I want to know is, that you'll marry me for my own sake.' He dropped his voice, not to express tenderness, but because other people were near.

Upon Louise, however, it had a pleasing effect, and she smiled.
'Very well,' she made answer, in the same subdued tone.

'Then let us settle it in that way.' They talked amicably for the rest of the time that they spent together.