"He doesn't have many, but he must have some." There had been other appeals on the same subject made not very long since, and, to tell the truth, Mr.Grey did require to have the subject argued, in fear of the subsequent remarks which would be made to him afterward by his daughter if he gave the money too easily.

The loan had to be arranged in full conclave, as otherwise Mrs.Carroll would have found it difficult to obtain access to her brother's ear.

But the one auditor whom she feared was her niece.

On the present occasion Miss Grey simply took up her book to show that the subject was one which had no interest for her; but she did undoubtedly listen to all that was said on the subject.
"There was never anything settled about poor Patrick's clothes," said Mrs.Carroll, in a half-whisper.

She did not care how much her own children heard, and she knew how vain it was to attempt so to speak that Dolly should not hear.
"I dare say something ought to be done at some time," said Mr.Grey, who knew that he would be told, when the evening was over, that he would give away all his substance to that man if he were asked.
"Papa has not had a new pair of trousers this year," said Sophy.
"Except those green ones he wore at the races," said Georgina.
"Hold your tongue, miss!" said her mother.