So it is not for my money your mother and Loftus want me so badly, Kitty." "I never heard either of them breathe the subject of your money.

Have you any ?" "Yes, some." "That would be nice, for somehow lately we seem to be dreadfully poor." "If I were turned into a grand and patrician Bertram, and made into your sister, sweet little Kitty, you shouldn't be poor.

I'd see to that.

I'd dress you and pet you, and lade you with gifts." "Beatrice, how bright your eyes are." "Yes, I am excited when I think of the possible benefit I may be to you." "I only want you to be my sister, and to make my mother and Loftus happy.

My mother has a hidden trouble about which I must not speak; and for some reason which I cannot in the least understand, if you marry Loftus that trouble will disappear." "And you want it to disappear ?" "I would give all I possess to make my mother happy." "Good, dear, little Kitty! You don't incline then to the belief that your brother wants me for the guineas' worth!" "Beatrice, I don't think Loftus is really sordid and he loves you.