Burton knew these things also.

It flashed into his mind as he stood there that her first attraction to him had been because she resembled his ill-conceived idea of an actress.

As a matter of fact, she resembled much more closely her cousin, who was a barmaid.

Burton looked into the tragedy of his life and shivered.
"What in the name of wonder's the meaning of this, Alfred ?" his better half demanded.

"What are you standing there for, looking all struck of a heap ?" He made no reply.