You're going to that musical thing of hers, I suppose ?' 'Yes, I suppose so.' 'It's in the afternoon, and it's not very easy for me to get away in the afternoon, but to please you, I'll take you--see?
I loathe music (except musical comedies), and I think if ever there was a set of appalling rotters--I feel inclined to knock them off the music-stool the way they go on at Lady Everard's--at the same time, some of them are very cultured and intelligent chaps, and _she's_ a very charming woman.

One can't get in a word edgeways, but _when_ one does--well, she listens, and laughs at one's jokes, and that sort of thing.

I think I'm rather glad you're not musical, Edith, it takes a woman away from her husband.' 'Not musical! Oh dear! I thought I was,' said Edith.
'Oh, anyhow, not when I'm here, so it doesn't matter.

Besides, your being appreciative and that sort of thing is very nice.

Look what a social success you've had at the Everards', for instance, through listening and understanding these things; it is not an accomplishment to throw away.