She liked to feel how easily he could hold his own with great people, who made _her_ feel nervous.

For she understood from Mrs.Weston that the Farrells were very great people indeed, as to money and county position, and that kind of thing.
Sarratt took his visitor downstairs, and returned, laughing to himself.
'Well, darling, I've promised we'll go to his cottage one day this week.
You've to let him know.

He's an odd fellow! Reminds me of that story of the young Don at Cambridge who spent all the time he could spare from neglecting his duties in adorning his person.

And yet that doesn't hit it quite either.

For I don't suppose he does spend much time in adorning his person.