He had hoped for four, and been afraid of three.

"I don't know what your young cousin has," said James; "he's up there.

His father's a rich man." "Aren't you ?" asked Val hardily.
"I ?" replied James, flustered.

"I've got so many expenses.

Your father...." and he was silent.
"Cousin Jolyon's got an awfully jolly place.