Grimes is a rough rustic lout, like Orson in the story-book.

He wants a wife like himself.

He would be as uneasy and as much at a loss with me, as I with him.

Why should we both of us be forced to do what neither of us is inclined to?
I cannot think what could ever have put it into your head.

But now, for goodness' sake, give it up! Marriage is a serious thing.