"As a rule, they're not truculent, but they're devilish obstinate." "I think I see.

After all, it's possible to stick to your point without abusing your antagonist.

I suppose you turned them out because of the pheasants ?" "Yes; good cover's scarce, and if the birds are disturbed they move down to Rafton Woods.

For a sporting neighbor, Hayton hardly plays the game.
To put down corn is, of course, allowable, but he uses damaged raisins!" "Then you don't feed ?" "Very little," Osborn replied.

"Corn's too dear.