Remember that the _if_ is to be considered.

Mr.
Arnault, too, is a member of a strong, wealthy house.

I would advise you to make your choice between these two men speedily.

You are not adapted to a life of poverty, and would not enjoy it.

An alliance with either of these men might also aid in sustaining me." Miss Wildmere listened attentively, but made no comment, and her father evidently did not require any, for he went out immediately.
He understood his daughter sufficiently to believe that she needed no further advice.