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You see, Bernard, I am going to
make a great sacrifice of income on your behalf."
"I am sure I am very grateful."
"I have no children, and have therefore always regarded you as my
own. But there is no reason why my brother Philip's daughter should
not be as dear to me as my brother Orlando's son."
"Of course not, sir; or, rather, his two daughters."
"You may leave that matter to me, Bernard. The younger girl is going
to marry this friend of yours, and as he has a sufficient income to
support a wife, I think that my sister-in-law has good reason to be
satisfied by the match. She will not be expected to give up any part
of her small income, as she must have done had Lily married a poor
man."
"I suppose she could hardly give up much."
"People must be guided by circumstances. I am not disposed to put
myself in the place of a parent to them both. There is no reason why
I should, and I will not encourage false hopes. If I knew that this
matter between you and Bell was arranged, I should have reason to
feel satisfied with what I was doing.


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