In the first place there is a very great difference in age, but of course you know better than anyone what nonsense that is.

You're a sensible girl, and there must be no mistakes in your life.

Besides, he's still a handsome man...

In short, Stepan Trofimovitch, for whom you have always had such a respect.

Well ?" Dasha looked at her still more inquiringly, and this time not simply with surprise; she blushed perceptibly.
"Stay, hold your tongue, don't be in a hurry! Though you will have money under my will, yet when I die, what will become of you, even if you have money?
You'll be deceived and robbed of your money, you'll be lost in fact.