He's bruised the bud, perhaps, but I don't think he's injured the flower." "Good gracious, Penny, you're not trying to find excuses for the man!" "Not a bit of it.

But I believe that Nan has such a tremendous fascination for him that he simply can't resist her.

In fact, I think if the question of finance didn't enter into the matter he'd be ready to shoulder the matrimonial yoke.

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