Since Patty went I get so terribly lonely, and I don't think it would be at all wise for you to go to yourselves.

George has hardly anything except what his father is able to give him, you know.

The poor boy hasn't the least head for business." "But we shouldn't need much.

I am sure I could manage just with what George makes--no matter how little it is." For an instant Mrs.Fowler looked at her thoughtfully.
"You could, but George couldn't," she answered.
"You mean he is extravagant ?" "He has never had the slightest idea of the value of money--that is one of the things you must teach him.

He is a dear boy, but he has never made a success of anything he has undertaken, and his father thinks he is too unpractical ever to do so.