I confess I am entirely of your mind.

I reckon it among the absurdities of custom that a man must be obliged to settle his whole estate on an eldest son, beyond his power to recall, whatever he proves to be, and make himself unable to make happy a younger child that may deserve to be so.

If I had an estate myself, I should not make such ridiculous settlements, and I cannot blame you for being in the right.
"I have told you all my affairs with a plain sincerity.

I have avoided to move your compassion, and I have said nothing of what I suffer; and I have not persuaded you to a _treaty_, which I am sure my family will never agree to.

I can have no fortune without an entire obedience.
"Whatever your business is, may it end to your satisfaction.