Deronda was a little startled by this clear-sightedness; but before he could reply Mordecai added--"it is all one. Had you been in need of the money, the great end would have been that we should meet again. But you are rich?" he ended, in a tone of interrogation.

Deronda was startled by this clear-sightedness; but before he could reply Mordecai added- "It is all one. If you needed money, we should still meet again. But you are rich?"
