Then Paul said, with entire simplicity: "I shall probably ask her to marry me." "And she will probably say yes." "I am not so sure about that," said Paul, with a laugh.

For this man was without conceit.

He had gradually been forced to admit that there are among men persons whose natural inclination is toward evil, persons who value not the truth, nor hold by honesty.

But he was guileless enough to believe that women are not so.

He actually believed that women are truthful and open and honorable.