Mr.Mellerby, as a commoner, stands as high as any man in England." "They have held the same property since the wars of the roses.

And then I suppose the money should count for something," added the lady.
Lord Scroope would not admit the importance of the money, but was quite willing to acknowledge that were his heir to make Sophia Mellerby the future Lady Scroope he would be content.

But he could not interfere.
He did not think it wise to speak to young men on such a subject.

He thought that by doing so a young man might be rather diverted from than attracted to the object in view.

Nor would he press his wishes upon his nephew as to next year.