A mother's not much good to her daughter.
She mostly looks to make money out of her by a rich marriage, not that she's over particular about the marriage so long as there's plenty of coin." Lavinia did not contradict Mrs.Egleton's cynical views.

From her own experience she knew it was very often true.
The 24th was a fortnight ahead--plenty of time for the play to be in readiness.

Huddy had no fear about the performance.

What concerned him more nearly was his "benefit" money.

He busied himself in canvassing his patrons and the disposal of tickets.
The night came.