"She may think so now! but you may depend upon it that the happiest marriages are founded on a solid money basis."
"You haven't any objection to me personally, as a son-in-law?"
"Not the least in the world. My only objection arises from the fact that you are unable to comply with my conditions."
"Supposing, then, I should be able to do so in six months or a year, what would be your answer?"
"I should say, take her, and may you be happy."
"Then," said Cromwell, "I may tell you that, though I am not worth the sum necessary to secure your consent, I have a relative who has me down in his will for a legacy of ten thousand dollars. I don't think he will live long. Within a few months I may be worth the required sum."
"I hope you will, Mr. Cromwell," said Mr. Manton; "when that time comes, come to me again with your suit, and I will grant it, that is, unless Clara has formed another attachment during that time."
Cromwell winced at this suggestion, but he saw that he could accomplish nothing more with the father, and in rather an unsettled frame of mind he took his leave.