Philip used sometimes to declare that she had no sentiment; and then he doubted if he should be pleased with her after all if she were at all sentimental; and he rejoiced that she had, in such matters what he called the airy grace of sanity.

She was the most gay serious person he ever saw.
Perhaps he waw not so much at rest or so contented with her as with Alice.

But then he loved her.

And what have rest and contentment to do with love?
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