It is so easy to scheme with means.

Aileen had no spiritual dread whatever.

Cowperwood was without spiritual or religious feeling.

He looked at this girl, and his one thought was how could he so deceive the world that he could enjoy her love and leave his present state undisturbed.

Love her he did surely.
Business necessitated his calling at the Butlers' quite frequently, and on each occasion he saw Aileen.