She talked him into approval.

In those days Richard had no dream of wedding above his class, and he understood very well that Emma Vine was distinguished in many ways from the crowd of working girls.

There was no one else he wished to marry.

Emma would feel herself honoured by his choice, and, what he had not himself observed, his mother led him to see that yet deeper feelings were concerned on the girl's side.

This flattered him--a form of emotion to which he was ever susceptible--and the match was speedily arranged.
He had never repented.