As for me, I can judge
only by the impressions which his conversation and person have left upon
me."
"Well, anything favorable or otherwise?"
"Anything at all but favorable, papa--I experienced something like pain
during breakfast, and felt a strong sense of relief the moment he left
the room."
"Poor child, impressions are nothing. I have met men of whom first
impressions were uniformly unfavorable, who, notwithstanding their rough
outsides, were persons of sterling worth and character."
"Yes, papa, and men of great plausibility and ease of manner, who, on
the contrary, were deep, hypocritical and selfish when discovered and
their hearts laid open. As regards Mr. Woodward, however, heaven forbid
that I should place the impressions of an ignorant girl like myself
against the knowledge and experience of a man who has had such
opportunities of knowing the world as you. All I can say is, that
whilst he seemed to breathe a very generous spirit, my impressions
were completely at variance with every sentiment he uttered. Perhaps,
however, I do him injustice--and I should regret that very much.
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