I can understand the situation, and, it seems to me, you ought to now.

He is a handsome fellow, dashing and reckless, the kind to make an impression.
She was flattered by his attentions, and deceived into the thought that she really cared for him.

Then she saw his true nature--his selfishness, brutality, cowardice, even--and revolted.

I doubt if I had anything to do with this change--it was bound to come.

You are a man, Major Hardy, and must know men--is Le Gaire the kind you would want your daughter to marry ?" "By Gad! the way you put it--no!" emphatically.