"A deal too good for Ruby Ruggles," said Mrs. Pipkin. "And he can maintain a wife. Mr. Carbury says as he's as well to do as any tradesman down in them parts."
Mrs. Hurtle disliked the name of Mr. Carbury, and took this last statement as no evidence in John Crumb's favour. "I don't know that I think better of the man for having Mr. Carbury's friendship," she said.
"Mr. Carbury ain't any way like his cousin, Mrs. Hurtle."

"A deal too good for Ruby Ruggles," said Mrs. Pipkin. "Mr. Carbury says as he's as well to do as any tradesman down in them parts."
