If you're satisfied, that's all that's required.

I mean if you're sure you ARE sure: sure it won't do." "That he should lead such a life?
Rather!" "Oh but I don't know, you see, about his life; you've not told me about his life.

She may be charming--his life!" "Charming ?"--Strether stared before him.

"She's base, venal-out of the streets." "I see.

And HE-- ?" "Chad, wretched boy ?" "Of what type and temper is he ?" she went on as Strether had lapsed.
"Well--the obstinate." It was as if for a moment he had been going to say more and had then controlled himself.
That was scarce what she wished.