“Lady Wythe will be pleased,” she said. “She always said it was a shocking thing to marry for money.” “So it is.” “She told me I ought to marry for love, but contrive to fall in love with a man of substance,” said Prunella. Her frown deepened. “It will gratify her that I have followed her advice.” “I beg you will forgive my impertinence,” said Zacharias, “but would you object very much to a kiss?” Prunella looked crosser and pinker than ever. “I should have thought I had spoken in terms suited to the meanest understanding. If you need to ask I cannot think you have understood me at all.” “I
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