So many people seem to fall far short of what they might have been." "Women do--what else can you expect?
But men are free.

I suppose he is rich ?" "No, not rich.

He seems to have enough for his needs." Serena indulged her thoughts.
"I felt I disliked him at first," she said, presently.

"But he is improved.

He can talk well, I should think.