There was at
present nothing more to be done by them in regard to Lizzie than just to
get rid of her. But Lucy's good fortune, so unexpected, and by her so
frankly owned as the very best fortune in the world that could have
befallen her, gave an excitement to them all. There could be no lessons
that morning for Nina, and the usual studies of the family were altogether
interrupted. Lady Fawn purred, and congratulated, and gave good advice,
and declared that any other home for Lucy before her marriage would now be
quite out of the question. "Of course it wouldn't do for you to go, even
to Clara," said Lady Fawn, who seemed to think that there still might be
some delay before Frank Greystock would be ready for his wife. "You know,
my dear, that he isn't rich; not for a member of Parliament. I suppose he
makes a good income, but I have always heard that he was a little backward
when he began. Of course, you know, nobody need be in a hurry." Then Lucy
began to think that if Frank should wish to postpone his marriage, say for
three or four years, she might even yet become a burden on her friend.
"But don't you be frightened," continued Lady Fawn; "you shall never want
a home as long as I have one to give you.
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