That does not seem to me to be a grave objection. Thirty-five is a very attractive age. London society is full of women of the very highest birth who have, of their own free choice, remained thirty-five for years. Lady Dumbleton is an instance in point. To my own knowledge she has been thirty-five ever since she arrived at the age of forty, which was many years ago now. I see no reason why our dear Cecily should not be even still more attractive at the age you mention than she is at present. There will be a large accumulation of property.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is responding to an objection about Cecily's age. The quote playfully argues against the objection by stating that being thirty-five is an attractive age and uses Lady Dumbleton as an example of someone who has embraced that age for years regardless of her actual age. The speaker suggests that Cecily could potentially be even more attractive at thirty-five and highlights the positive outcome of a large accumulation of property, implying that age should not be seen as a hindrance but rather as a desirable attribute.

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