I will not say that they looked forward approvingly to such a step as that which Burgo now wished to take,--though as regarded his aunt, Lady Monk, he himself had accused her; but they whispered that such things had been done and must be expected, when marriages were made up as had been that marriage between Mr. Palliser and his bride.

I will not say that they approved of the step which Burgo now wished to take - though he accused his aunt, Lady Monk, of wanting it; but they whispered that such things must be expected, when such marriages were made.
