He's a thoroughly clever fellow, and fairly well provided for.

He's travelled all over the temperate zone; but he says that directly he marries he's going to give up all that, and be a regular stay-at-home.

You would be nowhere safer than in his hands.' 'It is true,' she answered.

'He is a highly desirable match, and I should be well provided for, and probably very safe in his hands.' 'Then don't be skittish, and stand-to.' She had spoken from her conscience and understanding, and not to please her father.

As a reflecting woman she believed that such a marriage would be a wise one.