You seem fond of yours in speaking it so decisively, Gabriel Oak." "You see, it is the only one I shall ever have, and I must make the most of it." "I always think mine sounds odd and disagreeable." "I should think you might soon get a new one." "Mercy!—how many opinions you keep about you concerning other people, Gabriel Oak."
Omg is he hitting on herr?!?! Or just trying to imply that she will soon be married because she is beautiful?