I believe the 'eligible' is caught at last.

The 'woman' of the piece has turned up, and your chum must play second fiddle--eh, old boy ?" Errington flushed hotly, but caught Lorimer's hand and pressed it with tremendous fervor.
"By Jove, I'll wring it off your wrist if you talk in that fashion, George!" he said, with a laugh.

"You'll always be the same to me, and you know it.

I tell you," and he pulled his moustache doubtfully, "I don't know quite what's the matter with me.

That girl fascinates me! I feel a fool in her presence.