An irresistible man.

So utterly different in his manner from Oscar--except when he was in repose--and yet so like Oscar in other respects, I can only describe him as his brother completed.

He had the pleasant lively flow of spirits, the easy winning gentleman-like confidence in himself, which Oscar wanted.
And, then, what excellent taste he possessed.

He liked children! he respected the memory of my glorious Pratolungo!--In half a minute from the time when he entered the room, Nugent Dubourg had won Mrs.Finch's heart and mine.
He turned from the baby to Mr.Finch, and pointed to the open Shakespeare on the table.
"You were reading to the ladies ?" he said.

"I am afraid we have interrupted you." "Don't mention it," said the rector, with his lofty politeness.