I've a house fit for a lady to-morrow, from top to bottom, linen and all.

And my property's my own." "That's a comfort." "I believe you.

There isn't a mortgage on an acre of it, and that's what very few men can say.

As for Miss Palliser, I don't know that a man could do better; only I don't think much of those things.

If ever I do pop the question, I shall do it on the spur of the moment.
There'll be no preparation with me, nor yet any beating about the bush.