human
She's a wonderful young woman, my dear--a wonderful young woman!
gpt
Mamma, I do think you and papa are the most unworldly people I ever heard of! You have never thought of saying a single word about settlements.
human
I have felt, ever since you told me, as if I had received a stunning blow on the head which deprived me of half my faculties, she answered.
gpt
But I ought to have thought of that. It is not too late now, perhaps, to secure some provision for you; is it, Conny?
human
I should not have thought of marrying Lord Castlecombe without a proper settlement, mamma. We might have been married a fortnight ago if it had not been for the delays of the lawyers; although matters were simplified for them by my having nothing at all! I am quite satisfied with the arrangements, and I hope you and papa will be so too. I think you will admit that Lord Castlecombe has been very generous.