Would she like a flat?
She would have liked a cellar with him, and so she told him.

Then they went to look at the flat, and old Mr.Wharton condescended to go with them.

Though his heart was not in the business, still he thought that he was bound to look after his daughter's comfort.

"They are very handsome rooms," said Mr.Wharton, looking round upon the rather gorgeous furniture.
"Oh, Ferdinand, are they not too grand ?" said Emily.
"Perhaps they are a little more than we quite want just at present," he said.

"But I'll tell you, sir, just how it has happened.