With as little reluctance as might be, I intimated that "I was willing to do what I could towards taking care of any person in whom he might be interested.".
"I am no farther interested than as a spectator," said he, with a modesty, admirable, as I thought, to witness.

"I happen to be acquainted with the rather worthless character of the person, who, from the house opposite, has now twice invaded the sanctity of this place; I have also met in society the object at whom these vulgar attempts are aimed.

Her exquisite superiority and innate refinement ought, one would think, to scare impertinence from her very idea.

It is not so, however; and innocent, unsuspicious as she is, I would guard her from evil if I could.

In person, however, I can do nothing I cannot come near her"-- he paused.
"Well, I am willing to help you," said I, "only tell me how." And busily, in my own mind, I ran over the list of our inmates, seeking this paragon, this pearl of great price, this gem without flaw.