And Pyotr Petrovitch, judging by many indications, is a thoroughly estimable man.
At his first visit, indeed, he told us that he was a practical man, but still he shares, as he expressed it, many of the convictions 'of our most rising generation' and he is an opponent of all prejudices.

He said a good deal more, for he seems a little conceited and likes to be listened to, but this is scarcely a vice.

I, of course, understood very little of it, but Dounia explained to me that, though he is not a man of great education, he is clever and seems to be good-natured.

You know your sister's character, Rodya.

She is a resolute, sensible, patient and generous girl, but she has a passionate heart, as I know very well.
Of course, there is no great love either on his side, or on hers, but Dounia is a clever girl and has the heart of an angel, and will make it her duty to make her husband happy who on his side will make her happiness his care.