He says he has never felt fitter in his life, and he looks it.

But surely a woman wants more than mere vitality and vigour and outward beauty of appearance?
Heart--he has none.

The wonderful news in your letter has left him unmoved.

He thinks more of a 'cello he has just bought than he does of your little son.
When I remonstrated with him, he rose up and struck me on the mouth.

But I forgave him for your sake, and he now sleeps under my roof.
"Helen, he _must_ have disappointed you over and over again.