"So he is," persisted the young man. "He's not very refined or elegant, I grant you—but still a very good fellow."
"And so you think, Tom," continued Mrs. Castleton, still intent on the main theme, "that in all probability Miss Dawson will be our sister-in-law?"
Emma shivered.
"I don't think it probable, but very possible," replied the young man, "particularly under the present system of family politics."
"And it would be very bad." pursued Mrs. Castleton, inquiringly.
"Oh, dreadful!" ejaculated Emma.
"There's nothing very dreadful about it," remonstrated Tom; "it would not be pleasant, certainly—but that's all. There's no use in making the matter worse than it is."
Emma looked as if that were impossible, but said nothing, while Mrs. Castleton continued with—
"What kind of a set is she in—and what are the family?"
"Very low, vulgar people," said Emma.