"And, when Mrs. Drayton goes to Scotland, she does not mean going to stay with Mr. Sandford?"
"Of course not. In that case I shall not be able to go to her eventually."
"And it really was a great deal of money that she has given up."
"It was thousands," said Grace, "and I must say, Lady Lyons, I think it was very selfish, she might have thought of me."
"I think she might indeed."
"Because she does not care for money that is no reason why I do not. I hate poverty."
"Most people do, it seems a very great pity," said Lady Lyons, feelingly, with a sigh.
"I do not pretend to be like Margaret, I do care for pretty things. I think I love clothes," said Grace, reflectively; "and, what is more, I never intend marrying any one who is not as rich as rich can be!"
"I think you are quite right, my dear, quite right, and having no money of your own."
"But I have plenty of money of my own," and Grace opened her eyes very wide, "I mean I have as much as I want from Mr. Sandford, but I should like to be extravagant."