'Why not? His wit, person, and manners, I have heard you describe as winning.'
'I only gave the picture which I had from an affectionate though a most injured woman.'
'I recollect the story perfectly. When you repeated it, notwithstanding my raillery, I was more moved than you had reason to imagine. I am persuaded that Wakefield himself, had he listened to it, would have felt a few uneasy sensations.'
'I fear not.'
'Why so? Is he made of materials totally different from other men?
Dissect him, and I imagine you will find he has a heart.'
'But of what quality?'
'Better than you at present seem to give him credit for.'
'What grounds have you for thinking so favourably of him?'
'Very excellent. Don't be surprised. I know the man.'
'Is it possible?'