I can weather the storm.

But look here: Cornelia must have an end with that young Drusus.

I can never pay her dowry, and would not have him for a nephew-in-law if I could." "Cornelia break off with Drusus ?" and Claudia stopped whimpering, and sat staring at Lentulus with astonished eyes.

To tell the truth she had always liked the young Livian, and thought her daughter was destined for a most advantageous match.
"Certainly, my dear Claudia," said the consul-elect, half relieved to change what had been a very awkward subject; "I can assure you that Quintus is far from being a proper and worthy man for a husband for your daughter.

I have heard very evil reports of him while in the city.