But there was always this angel streak in him.

It was rather a wonder, Terry being so different, that he really loved Jeff as he did; but it happens so sometimes, in spite of the difference--perhaps because of it.
As for me, I stood between.

I was no such gay Lothario as Terry, and no such Galahad as Jeff.

But for all my limitations I think I had the habit of using my brains in regard to behavior rather more frequently than either of them.

I had to use brain-power now, I can tell you.
The big point at issue between us and our wives was, as may easily be imagined, in the very nature of the relation.
"Wives! Don't talk to me about wives!" stormed Terry.