MARION. I'm not likely to have many "dear sweet girls" on my
visiting list. [With a laugh.] There will hardly be enough in
common to make the company desired, on either side.
MRS. TRAVERS. Well, I only want you to be careful, my dear. So
much depends on how you begin, and with prudence there's really no
reason why you shouldn't do very well. I suppose there's no doubt
about Harry's income. He won't object to a few inquiries?
MARION. I think you may trust me to see to that, mamma. It would
be a bad bargain for me, if even the cash were not certain.
MR. TRAVERS [jumping up]. Oh, I do wish you women wouldn't discuss
the matter in that horribly business-like way. One would think the
girl was selling herself.
MRS. TRAVERS. Oh, don't be foolish, James. One must look at the
practical side of these things. Marriage is a matter of sentiment
to a man--very proper that it should be. A woman has to remember
that she's fixing her position for life.
MARION. You see, papa dear, it's her one venture. If she doesn't
sell herself to advantage then, she doesn't get another
opportunity--very easily.
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