What his mother really is we cannot know; but, from Fanny's occasional mention of her conduct and opinions, we have never been disposed to think her amiable; and I am very much mistaken if Edward is not himself aware that there would be many difficulties in his way, if he were to wish to marry a woman who had not either a great fortune or high rank."
No podemos saber cómo es realmente su madre; pero las ocasionales observaciones de Fanny acerca de su conducta y opiniones nunca nos han llevado a considerarla amable; y me equivoco mucho si Edward no está también consciente de las variadas dificultades que encontraría en su camino si deseara casarse con una mujer que no fuera o de gran fortuna, o de alto rango.