He must love such a handsome, noble, witty, accomplished lady; and probably she loves him, or, if not his person, at least his purse.
– Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre, Chapter 19. The gypsy fortune teller suggests to Jane that her love rival Blanche Ingram is marrying Rochester for his wealth. The gypsy then reveals that Miss Ingram’s mouth fell and she looked “wondrous grave” when told that Rochester is not as wealthy as he appears. Rochester is aware of Blanche’s plan to marry him for his money, as he is Mother Bunches the gypsy in disguise.