human
What is to be the end of it then? he said to her, almost in anger. For in those days the great editor, when in presence of Lady Carbury, differed very much from that Mr. Broune who used to squeeze her hand and look into her eyes. His manner with her had become so different that she regarded him as quite another person. She hardly dared to contradict him, and found herself almost compelled to tell him what she really felt and thought.
gpt
Do you mean to let him eat up everything you have to your last shilling, and then go to the workhouse with him?
human
Oh, my friend, you know how I am struggling! Do not say such horrid things.
gpt
It is because I know how you are struggling that I find myself compelled to say anything on the subject. What hardship will there be in his living for twelve months with a clergyman in Prussia? What can he do better? What better chance can he have of being weaned from the life he is leading?
human
If he could only be married!
gpt
Married! Who is to marry him? Why should any girl with money throw herself away upon him?
human
He is so handsome.
gpt
What has his beauty brought him to? Lady Carbury, you must let me tell you that all that is not only foolish but wrong. If you keep him here you will help to ruin him, and will certainly ruin yourself. He has agreed to go;--let him go.
human
Your mother, said Mr. Broune,
gpt
I don't think she ever said that, Mr. Broune.
human
No;--she has not said so. But I have said it for her in her presence; and she has acknowledged that it must necessarily be so. You may take my word as a gentleman that it will be so. If you take her advice ú175 a year will be paid for your maintenance;--but if you remain in England not a shilling further will be paid.