When men mortgage their estates they do not make confidences about the matter, or talk it over with their friends.

They always conceal and hide the transaction.

If your father holds the mortgage, I feel sure that no one but himself and Squire Rawdon know anything about it.

Don't look at the wrong side of events, Ethel; be content with the right side of life's tapestry.

Why are you not asleep?
What are you worrying about ?" "Nothing, only I have not heard all I wanted to hear." "And perhaps that is good for you." "I shall go and see grandmother first thing in the morning." "I would not if I were you.