I believe you are able to appreciate her.

That's a compliment." "Yes.

I hope I deserve it.

Do you think you will ever forgive me for supplanting the hero Marian deserves ?" "If you had let your chance of her slip, I should have despised you, I think: at least, I should if you had missed it with your eyes open.

I am so far prejudiced in your favor that I think Marian would not like you unless you were good.