I had always thought so.

Excuse me, sir, I don't mean any offence, but that is what we have all thought ever since she came down to christen the yacht." "There is no offence, George.

Yes, I don't mind telling you that I had hoped so myself, but it was not to be.

You see, Miss Greendale has known me since she was a child, and she has never thought of me in any other way than as a sort of cousin--someone she liked very much, but had never thought of for a moment as one she could marry.
That is all past and gone, but I should be sorry, most sorry, for her to marry Carthew, knowing what I do of him." "But it must not be, sir," George said, vehemently.

"You can never let that sweet young lady marry that black-hearted villain." "Unfortunately I cannot prevent it, George." "Why, sir, you would only have to tell her about Martha, and I am sure it would do for his business.