"No; not exactly," said Deronda, smiling. "But a very precious relation wishes to be reunited to him--a very good and lovely young sister, who will care for his comfort in every way."
"Married, sir?"
"No, not married."
"But with a maintenance?"
"With talents which will secure her a maintenance. A home is already provided for Mordecai."
There was silence for a moment or two before the grandmother said in a wailing tone,
"Well, well! and so you're going away from us, Mordecai."

"No; not exactly," said Deronda, smiling. "But a very precious relation wishes to be reunited to him - a good and lovely young sister, who will care for his comfort in every way."
"Married, sir?"
"No, not married."
"But with an income?"
"With talents which will secure her an income. A home is already provided for Mordecai."
There was silence for a moment before the grandmother wailed-
"Well! so you're going away from us, Mordecai."
