I wonder whether Mary ever told you that.' 'She mentioned something of the kind once.' 'You could hardly believe it, I dare say?
I am a far more reasonable being now.

I have changed in so many respects that I hardly know my old self when I look back on it.

Above all, in my thoughts about women.

If I had married during my twenties I should have chosen, as the average man does, some simpleton--with unpleasant results.

If I marry now, it will be a woman of character and brains.