"No, Adele, I don't.

He hasn't a certain polish, that some men have, but he is a thorough gentleman and a splendid man.

I must say that, in all honesty.

But he is a domineering, head-strong nature, and he couldn't make any girl happy!" "Oh, couldn't he!" said Adele, but she said it to herself, not aloud.
The subject was really dropped then, and Patty began to dress for luncheon.
"I'm going to put on this white crepe de chine," she said.

"I found it hanging in the wardrobe, left from last summer.