Where is Ida ?" "In her room, I think." "She was with Charles Westmacott on the lawn not very long ago.

He seems very fond of her.

He is not very bright, but I think he will make her a good husband." "I am sure of it, papa.

He is very manly and reliable." "Yes, I should think that he is not the sort of man who goes wrong.
There is nothing hidden about him.

As to his brightness, it really does not matter, for his aunt, Mrs.Westmacott, is very rich, much richer than you would think from her style of living, and she has made him a handsome provision." "I am glad of that." "It is between ourselves.