"She knows what we are, and doesn't expect too much; not the kind of girl to make ridiculous demands.

In fact, Sadie can make allowances." Festing thought this was doubtful praise, although it bore out his opinion of the girl.

For all that, Sadie might not be so willing to make allowances for her husband as for a lover of whom she was not quite sure.
"Perhaps that kind of thing has advantages," he said.

"But I don't know--" "I do know," said Charnock; "I've tried the other way.

The feeling that you're expected to keep on a high plane soon gets tiresome; besides, it isn't natural.