That scamp hasn't bad taste, I must confess.

He would have to make a long search before he found a handsomer or more amiable woman than Lenora.

Look you, Monsieur De Vlierbeck, we must have a wedding frolic that people will talk of twenty years hence!" By this time they had got into the saloon and taken their seats; but De Vlierbeck, nervous as he was, had considerable doubt as to the tone of Denecker's remarks, and whether he was jesting or serious.
"It seems," continued Denecker, assuming a graver tone, "that Gustave is madly impatient for this union, and begs me to hasten it.

I have taken compassion on the young fellow and left all the business of our house topsy-turvy to-day to arrange matters with you.

He tells me you have given your consent.