"And you think, oh most philosophical of lovers! that I am not capable of distinguishing a real pearl unless it is set in gold, and has its price ticketed?"
"I think, at least, that I am so anxious to see you the same kind friend to her as you have been to me, that I am troubling myself uselessly about the first impressions."
"On both sides? Well, trust me, Maurice I will like your Lucia for your sake, and try to make her like me."
"Thank you; I know you will. And after the first, you will not be able to help loving her."
"Sir John is not to go with us?"
"Not unless you particularly wish it. Where is he?"
"Gone out shopping. Don't laugh. I suspect his shopping is of a different kind to mine, and quite as expensive."
"Can anything be as expensive as the charming bonnets I heard you talking of this morning?"
"Take care. Only hint that I am extravagant, and I will devote myself to corrupting Lucia, and avenge myself by making your pocket suffer."
"I wish my pocket had anything to do with it. Pray be careful, Louisa, and remember that I have not dared to speak to her yet."