“Yes, I am convinced of it,” said Mrs. Steerforth.

“How very nice!” exclaimed Miss Dartle. “What a comfort! Really conscientious? Then he’s not⁠—but of course he can’t be, if he’s really conscientious. Well, I shall be quite happy in my opinion of him, from this time. You can’t think how it elevates him in my opinion, to know for certain that he’s really conscientious!”