"I believe that it is true," she admitted, "but I am not sure that he realises it himself.

Even if he does, well, you know the type.

He is English to the backbone." "But there are Englishmen," the Princess insisted earnestly, "who are amenable to common sense.

There are Englishmen who are sorrowing over the decline of their own country and who would not be _so_ greatly distressed if she were punished a little." "I am afraid Mr.Norgate is not like that," Anna observed drily.
"However, one cannot be sure.

Bother! I thought people were very kind to leave us so long in peace.