She says it's for my expenses.
"Huh! Of course you won't go near that dreadful old cat, so we can use the money to better advantage." "Adolph!" The harsh, cutting voice was that of his wife, and the Professor shrank back in his chair.
"Your sister Jane is a mean, selfish, despicable old female," he muttered.

"You've said so a thousand times yourself, Julia." "My sister Jane is a very wealthy woman, and she's a Merrick," returned the lady, severely.

"How dare you--a common De Graf--asperse her character ?" "The De Grafs are a very good family," he retorted.
"Show me one who is wealthy! Show me one who is famous!" "I can't," said the Professor.

"But they're decent, and they're generous, which is more than can be said for your tribe." "Elizabeth must go to Elmhurst," said Mrs.De Graf, ignoring her husband's taunt.
"She shan't.

Your sister refused to loan me fifty dollars last year, when I was in great trouble.