There is the truth, Lucy.

You should not think of Mr.
Greystock.

Mr.Greystock is a man who has his way to make in the world, and could not marry you, even if, under other circumstances, he would wish to do so.

You know how frank I am with you, giving you credit for honest, sound good sense.

To me and to my girls, who know you as a lady, you are as dear a friend as though you were--were anything you may please to think.