Don't mistake me.

I have enough of wisdom in me to know how much better, ay, and happier a woman she might be.

It was not that I thought you had descended in the scale; but I gave you credit for virtues which you have not acquired.

Alice, that wholesome diet of which I spoke is not your diet.

You would starve on it, and perish." He had spoken with great energy, but still in a low voice, having turned full round upon the table, with both his arms upon it, and his face stretched out far over towards her.