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 the girls had withdrawn, "that those are two as fine young men as ever I wish to see; I had rather a prejudice against Harcourt on account of that crinkum-crankum boat, that he chooses to sport; but he is really so well aware of Rosy's merits, and so fond of her, that, as there is no room for her in that absurd outrigger, I gave my consent very willingly. He is a liberal fellow. I said that I was afraid they would be disappointed in the portions I could give my daughters; and Greydon said, that with the excellent living Lord Chesterton had given him, he wanted no more; and then Harcourt took me aside, and said, that he wished I would add to Janet's share whatever I meant to give to Rose. 'We shall have fortune enough of our own,' Harcourt said, 'and Mr. Greydon will do a great deal of good with the money. It would all go in opera tickets and concerts with me, which are of no earthly use, though very pleasant.' Altogether, Jane, I think we ought to be very thankful to see our two dear children so well settled."