For I should make a very handsome offer." "What would it be ?" "Everything she wishes.

If I get hold of a woman that comes up to my standard, I shall think nothing too good for her.

I have been a long time looking, and I find such women are rare.

To combine the qualities I require seems to be difficult, but when the difficulty is vanquished it deserves a reward.

My wife shall have a good position, and I'm not afraid to say that I shall be a good husband." "And these qualities that you require--what are they ?" "Goodness, beauty, intelligence, a fine education, personal elegance--everything, in a word, that makes a splendid woman." "And noble birth, evidently," said Bellegarde.
"Oh, throw that in, by all means, if it's there.