In the matter of matrimony a man does not wish to be caught; and Caldigate, fond as he was of her, acknowledged that what she said was true.
He leant back in a corner that was made by the hatchway, and endeavoured to think over his life and prospects.

If this were a true engagement, then must he cease altogether to think of Hester Bolton.

Then must that dream be abandoned.

It is of no use to the most fervid imagination to have a castle projected in Spain from which all possible foundation has been taken away.

In his dreams of life a man should never dream that which is altogether impossible.