"If I hear more ecstatic praises of these girls I shall turn around and stare them out of countenance." "Don't," said Louise.

"I'm glad your back is toward them, Arthur, for it preserves you from the temptation to flirt." "Oh, as for that, I do not need to turn around in order to see pretty girls," he replied.
"Thank you, Arthur," said Patsy, making a face at him.

"Look me over all you like, and flirt if you want to.

I'm sure Louise won't object." "Really, Patsy, you're not bad to look at," he retorted, eyeing her critically.

"Aside from your red hair, the pug nose and the freckles, you have many excellent qualities.