That's generally the way a brother-in-law happens into a man's life." Marlow's tone being apologetic and our new acquaintance having again turned to the window I took it upon myself to say: "You are justified.

There is very little intelligent design in the majority of marriages; but they are none the worse for that.

Intelligence leads people astray as far as passion sometimes.

I know you are not a cynic." Marlow smiled his retrospective smile which was kind as though he bore no grudge against people he used to know.
"Little Fyne's marriage was quite successful.

There was no design at all in it.