“One must do as the rest of the world does––and the world has the fashion of marrying.”
“Money rules love.”
“No!”
“Yes! Bolon Flett had only scorn for his poor little wife until her uncle left her two thousand pounds. Since then, no word is long enough or good enough for her excellencies. Money opens 115 the eyes as well as the heart. What then, if I make Boris rich?”
“Boris is too proud to take money from thee and I will not be sold to any man!”
“Wilt thou wait until my meaning is given thee––flying off in a temper like a foolish woman!”
“I am sorry––speak thy meaning.”
“Sit down. Thou art not begging anything.”
“Not from thee. I have thy love.”
“And thine is mine. This is my plan. Above all things Boris loves a stirring, money-making business. I am going to ask him to take me as his partner. Tired am I of living on my past. How many boats has Boris?”