And any hitch in this marriage, especially of that sort, might be a fatal business for the old gentleman.

I wouldn't have such a blow fall upon him for a great deal.

Besides, a man must be married some time in his life, and I could hardly do better than marry Beatrice.

She's an uncommonly fine woman, and I'm really very fond of her; and as I shall let her have her own way, her temper won't signify much.

I wish the wedding was over and done with, for this fuss doesn't suit me at all.