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 you, father?" "I say, that what you both say is true; he might acquire riches, as you, daughter, observe; or power, as you, son, observe; but is he thereby to attain happiness? besides, neither of you have practised as you preach: you, Eliza, married a man you loved, though of small fortune, and would not marry a suitor that you did not love, though of great fortune; you, Edward, not having succeeded with the lady that you did love, would not marry at all, even though you once had opulence in your power;—I acted upon the same principle, and was happy." "What then, sir, would you wish your grandson to marry this young lady?" "Not immediately; I would wish him called to the bar first; though I must confess, I should like very well to see a great grandchild before I die." "As we are on the subject of love," said Dr. Wentbridge, "I