He could hardly suppose I should neglect them.

But as he required the promise, I could not do less than give it; at least I thought so at the time.
The promise, therefore, was given, and must be performed.

Something must be done for them whenever they leave Norland and settle in a new home." "Well, then, LET something be done for them; but THAT something need not be three thousand pounds.

Consider," she added, "that when the money is once parted with, it never can return.

Your sisters will marry, and it will be gone for ever.