To crown all, he is not rich, so Ellen can give him her large fortune to show her devotion, and they can go all over the world together, and revel in romance and novelty." "Well," said Arthur, "I will take you all over the world if you wish it.
When will you set out, and how will you travel?
If that is all you complain of in your destiny, I can easily change it." "I do not complain of my destiny," said Alice, gaily.

"I was only contrasting it with Ellen's.

I shall be satisfied never to leave Exeter, and my migrations need not be more extended than were Mrs.Primroses's, 'from the green room to the brown.' Poor Walter! I wish he would fall in love with some beautiful Italian, and be as happy as we are." "Do not fear for Walter," said Mrs.Weston.

"He will take care of himself; his last letter to Cousin Janet was very cheerful.

I shall have to diminish your vanity, Alice, by telling you Walter will never 'die for love of Alice Weston.' He will be captivated some day with a more dashy lady, if not an Italian countess.