"You don't seem inclined to break your heart about the disappointment," said Mr. Manton, with a smile.
"No; he is the last man I would break my heart about, if I were fool enough to break my heart about anybody. I must look out for somebody else."
"And meanwhile?"
"I'll keep a hold on him. There might be something in the story of the legacy, you know."
"I see you are well able to look out for your own interests, Clara."
"So I ought to be."
Thus spoke the unselfish Clara Manton, who was above all mercenary considerations.