The subject turned up accidentally, and the advantage of a match between us struck me forcibly.

I was fortunate enough to convert her to my opinion." "Yes; she wanted a lot of pressing, I dare say," said Jane, glancing at Gertrude, who was smiling unmeaningly.
"As you imply," said Trefusis coolly, "her reluctance may have been affected, and she only too glad to get such a charming husband.

Assuming that to be the case, she dissembled remarkably well." Gertrude took off her bonnet, and left the room without speaking.
"This is my revenge upon you for marrying Brandon," he said then, approaching Jane.
"Oh, yes," she retorted ironically.

"I believe all that, of course." "You have the same security for its truth as for that of all the foolish things I confess to you.

There!" He pointed to a panel of looking glass, in which Jane's figure was reflected at full length.
"I don't see anything to admire," said Jane, looking at herself with no great favor.