"You don't seem to be very clear about your own circumstances, Sir Felix. Perhaps you will get your lawyer to write to me."
"Perhaps that will be best," said the lover.
"Either that, or to give it up. My daughter, no doubt, will have money; but money expects money." At this moment Lord Alfred entered the room. "You're very late to-day, Alfred. Why didn't you come as you said you would?"
"I was here more than an hour ago, and they said you were out."

"You don't seem to be very clear about your own circumstances, Sir Felix. Perhaps you will get your lawyer to write to me."
"Perhaps that will be best," said the lover.
"Either that, or give it up." At this moment Lord Alfred entered the room. "You're very late today, Alfred. 