Then I can get the money.

And indeed," soliloquized the Professor virtuously, "I must point out to her that it is wrong of her to make a poor marriage, when she can gain a wealthy husband.

I will only be doing my duty by my dear dead wife, by preventing her wedding poverty.

But girls are so obstinate, and Lucy is a thorough girl." His amiable anxiety on behalf of Miss Kendal was only cut short by the entrance of the young lady herself.

Professor Braddock then showed his hand too plainly by evincing a strong wish to conciliate her in every way.