The bookstore owner leaned on her arms to get closer to Ellie and stared into her face with a deadly serious look. "That is indeed important. But once you have the money secured for a simple life, do not obsess. I have never met a happy rich person." She had met very few rich people in her life, to be honest. "And never think, just because you have money, that you need marriage. Only marry if you are in love, or so desperately poor and a rich man comes along. Then poison his tea." She winked and settled back into her seat and went for her tea cup and realized it was empty. "I'll make another. Want some?"