In a town such as Biddington, I was able to ensnare a rich fiance. Though he turned out to be a weasel, there is no reason to believe the exercise cannot be repeated, simply enough.”
-- Kitty (1 )

Importance: This is part of a conversation between Kitty and her sisters shortly after Charles breaks off their engagement. Kitty is expressing her optimism to her sisters in order to assure them they do not need to worry.

It might seem foolish to spend their precious coins on fripperies, but the day of indulgence that lay ahead was as necessary as last year's repairs to Netley's leaking roof.”
-- Narrator (3 )

Importance: Kitty hates the money she is spending on clothes and accessories, but she knows this is literally an investment in her quest to find a wealthy husband.

In fact, over the next few minutes he was pleased to discover all sorts of new things about himself: that he...
-- Narrator (4 )