The contrast, too, between his garments, his boots, and those of the Londoner was painful enough to him.

Without being a dandy, Christian, it was evident, gave a good deal of thought to costume.

That kind of thing had always excited Godwin's contempt, but now he confessed himself envious; doubtless, to be well dressed was a great step towards the finished ease of what is called a gentlemanly demeanour, which he knew he was very far from having attained.
'Well,' exclaimed Christian, unexpectedly, 'if I can be of ever so little use to you, pray let me.

I must get back to town in a few days, but you know my address.

Write to me, I beg, if you wish for any more information.' The talk turned to less difficult topics.