I don't hear that he has anything special to recommend him,--in the way of money I mean." "I dare say it will come to nothing," said the countess, who liked to hear of girls being engaged and then losing their promised husbands.
She did not know that she liked it, but she did; and already had pleasure in anticipating poor Lily's discomfiture.

But not the less was she angry with Crosbie, feeling that he was making his way into her house under false pretences.
And Alexandrina also was angry when Lady Julia repeated the same tidings in her hearing.

"I really don't think we care very much about it, Lady Julia," said she, with a little toss of her head.

"That's three times we've been told of Miss Dale's good fortune." "The Dales are related to you, I think ?" said Margaretta.
"Not at all," said Lady Julia, bristling up.

"The lady whom Mr Crosbie proposes to marry is in no way connected with us.