He was deceived by appearances.

Look here! I'm going round to see Mrs.March with you, and explain the thing to her.

I know Mrs.March! She wouldn't believe you knew what you were going in for.

She has a great respect for your mind, but she don't think you've got any sense.

Heigh ?" "All right," said March, glad of the notion; and it was really a comfort to have Fulkerson with him to develop all the points; and it was delightful to see how clearly and quickly she seized them; it made March proud of her.