The situation doesn't make for it, but in a different one he could have her if he would." "Yes, but that's only because he's rich and because there's a possibility of his being richer.

They won't think of anything but a great name or a great fortune." "Well," said Strether, "he'll have no great fortune on THESE lines.

He must stir his stumps." "Is that," little Bilham enquired, "what you were saying to Madame de Vionnet ?" "No--I don't say much to her.

Of course, however," Strether continued, "he can make sacrifices if he likes." Little Bilham had a pause.

"Oh he's not keen for sacrifices; or thinks, that is, possibly, that he has made enough." "Well, it IS virtuous," his companion observed with some decision.
"That's exactly," the young man dropped after a moment, "what I mean." It kept Strether himself silent a little.