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Quote #10
"I think it is not your duty to fix a limit in that way," said Deronda. "You would be making a painful enigma for Mrs. Davilow; an income from which you shut yourself out must be embittered to her. And your own course would become too difficult. We agreed at Genoa that the burthen on your conscience is what no one ought to be admitted to the knowledge of. The future beneficence of your life will be best furthered by your saving all others from the pain of that knowledge. In my opinion you ought simply to abide by the provisions of your husband's will, and let your remorse tell only on the use that you will make of your monetary independence." (65.13)
Gwendolen has been trying to decide whether or not to accept the terms of Grandcourt's will at all. Daniel provides her with a different set of choices to make: she shouldn't decide whether or not to accept the money; instead, she should accept it, but then decide how to use it.