I gave Belle credit for more common sense.

I think he was one of the most eligible gentlemen in our set.

Wealthy, handsome and agreeable.

What could have possessed Belle?
I think he is perfectly splendid." "Yes said another girl, I think Belle stood very much in her own light.
She is not rich, and if she would marry him she could have everything heart could wish.

What a silly girl! You wouldn't catch me throwing away such a chance." "I think," said Miss Tabitha, "that instead of Miss Gordon's being a silly girl, that she has acted both sensibly and honorably in refusing to marry a man she could not love.