"Yes, you might put an e at the end--G-double-o-d-e.

There are Goodes in Philadelphia.

And then you won't have to sacrifice that sweet pretty 'Yerba,' that's so stylish and musical, for you'd still be 'Yerba Good.' But," she added, as Yerba made an impatient gesture, "why do you worry yourself about THAT?
You wouldn't keep your own name long, whatever it was.

An heiress like you, dear,--lovely and accomplished,--would have the best names as well as the best men in America to choose from." "Now please don't repeat that idiot's words.

That's what HE says; that's what they ALL say!" returned Yerba, pettishly.