They won't come in for their share till they're of age, and it's just as well they should think it's only a moderate little sum.

So don't talk about it, Emma.' The girl was still musing on Mrs.Mutimer's remark; she merely shook her head.
'You didn't think you were going to marry a man with his thousands and be a lady?
Well, I shall have more to say in a day or two.

But at present my idea is that mother and the rest of them shall go into a larger house, and that you and Kate and Jane shall take our place.

I don't know how long it'll be before those Eldon people can get out of Wanley Manor, but as soon as they do, why then there's nothing to prevent you and me going into it.

Will that suit you, Em ?' 'We shall really live in that big house ?' 'Certainly we shall.