But that will not last.

We are fairly well off, but I cannot afford ten thousand a year for dress alone." "If any woman can afford such a sum for the purpose, you are at least her equal." Iris looked puzzled.

"Is that your way of telling me that fine feathers would make me a fine bird ?" she asked.
"No.

I intend my words to be understood in their ordinary sense.

You are very, very rich, Miss Deane--an extravagantly wealthy young person." "Of course you know you are talking nonsense.