If he were less thick-skinned she would be the death of him; but fortunately he has the hide of a rhinoceros." "I think you do them both a great deal less than justice," said John; but he was unable to help laughing.
"Oh, you do, do you?
I like to be disagreed with." Her voice shook a little.

"You must make allowances--for an old woman--who is--disappointed," said Lady Tintern.
John said nothing, but his bright hazel eyes, looking down on the small, bent figure, grew suddenly gentle and sympathetic.
"It is a pleasure to be able to congratulate somebody," she said, returning his look.

"I congratulate _you_--and Lady Mary." "Thank you." "Most of all, because there is nothing modern about her.

She has walked straight out of the Middle Ages, with the face of a saint and a dreamer and a beautiful woman, all in one.

I am an old witch, and I am never deceived in a woman.