"It sounds frightfully sensible," said Viola. "And not at all like me."
"Well, your father would say the same," said Ben, "and very definitely too. It's inevitable if you admit the engagement. How much better for you to suggest it amicably!"
"I'll try," said Viola. "But it's rather rough luck."
She drew the ring slowly off her finger and looked wistfully at the mark it had left.
"You really are fond of him?" Ben asked.
"I think so," said Viola.
"It's so difficult," said Ben, in one of the worst sentences ever constructed, "for sisters to understand anyone losing their heads over their brothers."