Miss Assher was conquered.

It was so far from probable that Anthony should love that pale insignificant little thing--so highly probable that he should adore the beautiful Miss Assher.

On the whole, it was rather gratifying that other women should be languishing for her handsome lover; he really was an exquisite creature.

Poor Miss Sarti! Well, she would get over it.
Captain Wybrow saw his advantage.

'Come, sweet love,' he continued, 'let us talk no more about unpleasant things.