She's very good-looking." He paused for a moment.

The announcement did not seem to excite Simpkins' interest.

He was, indeed, not of the temperament which is strongly moved by beauty or personal charm.
"She's also very rich," said Meldon.
"I thought she must be pretty well off when she took Ballymoy House." "She is.

And what's more, she's uncommonly well connected.

Her uncle is an earl.