That's just the mischief of it.

And, unfortunately, in another couple of years she'll be in a position to please herself.
She inherits a little money from her mother then." Mrs.Ingleton's smile became more pronounced, revealing her strong white teeth behind.

"You need not look forward so far as that, my love," she said.

"Leave Sylvia entirely to me! I will undertake, as I said, to have her married to Mr.Preston well within a year.
So you may set your mind at rest on that point." "He is certainly fond of her," said the squire.

"And they both have sporting tastes.