"You have, I think, a remarkably good understanding for business.

I really envy you." The Marchesa smiled languidly, and slowly inhaled the smoke from the cigarette as he held the match for her.
"I have no doubt you learned a great deal from the Marchese," continued San Miniato.

"I must say that he displayed a keenness for his daughter's interests such as merits the sincerest admiration.

Take the case, which happily has not arisen, dearest friend.

Suppose that Beatrice should discover that she had married a mere fortune-hunter.