"I can absolutely assure you that Mr.Vanderbank entertains no sentiment for Mrs.Brookenham--!" "That he may not keep under by just setting his teeth and holding on?
I never dreamed he does, and have nothing so alarming in store for you--rassurez-vous bien!--as to propose that he shall be invited to sink a feeling for the mother in order to take one up for the child.

Don't, please, flutter out of the whole question by a premature scare.

I never supposed it's he who wants to keep HER.

He's not in love with her--be comforted! But she's amusing--highly amusing.

I do her perfect justice.
As your women go she's rare.