He had been strongly impressed by Sylvia on their first meeting, but he had realized that it would be a mistake to marry her unless she had some means.

Hitherto he had found it difficult to meet his expenses, which were large.

He did not believe now that Sylvia was rich, and he had seen enough of her to suspect that she was extravagant, but this did not deter him.

She had undoubtedly some possessions, and he was prepared to retrench and deny himself a number of costly pleasures.

Indeed, he had once or twice thought of leaving the army.
"Then I won't force an explanation on you," he said, and lighting another cigarette, lazily watched her and tried to analyze her charm.
He failed to do so.