The men she knew in Richmond were lawyers, doctors, clergymen, or engaged, like Cousin Jimmy, in the "tobacco business," and she supposed that "a stockbroker" must necessarily belong to a profession which was restricted to New York.

The whole matter was hazy in her thoughts, but she hoped in time, by intelligent and tactful application, to overcome her ignorance as well as George's deeply rooted objection to her enlightenment.
"Well, you see, my income is uncertain, Gabriella.

It depends a good deal upon the stock market and the sort of stuff we've been buying.

Look here, darling, don't, for heaven sake, get the business bee in your bonnet.

A mannish woman is worse than poison, and the less you know about stocks the more attractive you will be.