When we digressed as to the meaning of the word gentleman, we were considering the matter of suitability.

I was saying that a gentleman might be a drunkard, or, briefly, a scoundrel.

A scoundrel would be a very unsuitable husband for Marian--I perceive I annoy you by calling her by her name." "N--no.

Oh, no.

It does not matter." "Therefore gentility alone is no guarantee of suitability.