"He is a man.

You know just what he is, and where he is.

But, as for this splashing nephew of Judge Bigelow's--who knows what's below the surface?
Delia's father is all taken up with him, and thinks the match a splendid one.

Sister don't say much; but I can see that she has her misgivings.

I can talk to you freely, you know." "I don't think," said I, "that Delia has grown more cheerful since her engagement.