Maiden ladies _never_ squander! And the girl, being only seventeen, can't possibly squander it herself for some time.
Perhaps he ought to call on her, however.

Yes, of course, he must call.
It is the usual thing to call on one's ward.

It will be a terrible business no doubt.

_All_ girls belong to the genus nuisance.

And _this_ girl will be at the head of her class no doubt.