Perhaps Strange is right after all--from his own point of view at least.

That lion-hunting business is so revolting." "You speak as one who knows," said Mrs.Fielding.
Juliet smiled.

"I have watched from the outside edge, as Dene Strange puts it.

I expect you have heard of the Farringmores, haven't you?
I am distantly related to them.

I was brought up with Lady Joanna.