You see, I never was clever--not even as clever as you are; and you, of course, aren't a millionth part as clever as Alan.

And then he has such grand thoughts, too; he is always wanting to help other people, and to make them happier.

I feel that as long as I live I never can be half grateful enough to him for the honour he has done me in wanting me for his wife." Elisabeth shrugged her shoulders; the honours that have been within our reach are never quite so wonderful as those that have not.
So Alan and Felicia were married with much rejoicing and ringing of bells; and Elisabeth found it very pleasant to have her old schoolfellow settled at the Moat House.

In fact so thoroughly did she throw herself into the interests of Felicia's new home, that she ceased to feel her need of Christopher, and consequently neglected him somewhat.

It was only when others failed her that he was at a premium; when she found she could do without him, she did.