She proposed it.
"I suppose you mean that you proposed it and she assented." "Of course I gave her a chance.

But she's encouraging--she's very encouraging." "I rejoice to hear it--but don't cry victory too soon.

Of course you'll go to Rome." "Ah," said Osmond, "it makes one work, this idea of yours!" "Don't pretend you don't enjoy it--you're very ungrateful.

You've not been so well occupied these many years." "The way you take it's beautiful," said Osmond.

"I ought to be grateful for that." "Not too much so, however," Madame Merle answered.