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"Except in America," rejoined Lord Henry languidly. "But I didn't

say he was married. I said he was engaged to be married. There is

a great difference. I have a distinct remembrance of being

married, but I have no recollection at all of being engaged. I am

inclined to think that I never was engaged."

"But think of Dorian's birth, and position, and wealth. It would

be absurd for him to marry so much beneath him."

"If you want to make him marry this girl, tell him that, Basil.

He is sure to do it, then. Whenever a man does a thoroughly

stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives."

"I hope the girl is good, Harry. I don't want to see Dorian tied

to some vile creature, who might degrade his nature and ruin his

intellect."