He means to succeed in life and I have no doubt he will." "And do I understand that you refused him ?" "Yes.

My feelings towards him are quite friendly, but not of such a nature as to allow me to contemplate marrying him." "And now, to return for a moment to Mr.Reuben.You have known him for some years ?" "I have known him intimately for six years," replied Miss Gibson.
"And what sort of character do you give him ?" "Speaking from my own observation of him," she replied, "I can say that I have never known him to tell an untruth or do a dishonourable deed.

As to theft, it is merely ridiculous.

His habits have always been inexpensive and frugal, he is unambitious to a fault, and in respect to the 'main chance' his indifference is as conspicuous as Walter's keenness.

He is a generous man, too, although careful and industrious." "Thank you, Miss Gibson," said Thorndyke.