How would it be with him if he should find that the girl was really in love with this swarthy son of Judah?
He had never inquired about his girl's heart, though there was one to whom he hoped that his girl's heart might some day be given.

He almost made up his mind to go home at once, so anxious was he.

But the prospect of having to spend an entire afternoon in Manchester Square was too much for him, and he remained in his chamber till the usual hour.
Lopez, as he returned from Lincoln's Inn, westward to his club, was, on the whole, contented with the interview.

He had expected opposition.

He had not thought that the cherry would fall easily into his mouth.