He does not flatter or say foolish things; his love-making (friendship, I mean; of course I don't yet account him my lover, but I hope he will be so some day) is not like what we read of in books,--it is far better--original, quiet, manly, sincere. 
He does not flatter or say foolish things; his love-making (friendship, I mean; I don't account him my lover, but I hope he will be so some day) is not like what we read of in books. It is quiet, manly, sincere. 