And I am quite sure that she ought not to do so.

The marriage was a misfortune.

As it is they are better apart." After that the Earl did not dare to say another word about his daughter; but discussed his son's affairs.

Did not Phineas think that Chiltern might now be induced to go into Parliament?
"Nothing would make him do so," said Phineas.
"But he might farm ?" "You see he has his hands full." "But other men keep hounds and farm too," said the Earl.
"But Chiltern is not like other men.

He gives his whole mind to it, and finds full employment.