One's reasons for not wanting the marriage do sound a little snobbish when one says them--right out.

In fact, I suppose they are snobbish.

Do you find it hard to get away from early prejudices, Vincent?
I do.

I think Adelaide is quite right; and yet the boy is a nice boy.

What do you think of him ?" "I have taken him into my office." Mr.Lanley was startled by a courage so far beyond his own.
"But," he asked, "did you consult Adelaide ?" Farron shook his head.
"But, Vincent, was that quite loyal ?" A change in Farron's expression made Mr.Lanley turn his head, and he saw that Adelaide had come into the room.