She cannot yet write to you, but is sad in the thought of having incurred your displeasure.

Whatever you say to me, let it be said privately; do not hurt Cecily.

I mentioned 'business; the word and the thing are equally hateful to me.

I most sincerely wish Cecily had nothing, that the vile question of money might never arise.
Herein, at all events, you will do me justice; I am no fortune-hunter.
"If you come to London, send a line and appoint a place of meeting.

But could not everything be done through lawyers?
You must judge; but, again I ask it, do not give Cecily more pain." The listeners were smiling gravely.