The man has not an atom of consistency in his nature.

He will say and unsay as fast as one sentence can follow the other, and if you tax him with it, he will support both sides: at least, that is my experience with him.

I speak as I find him." "What then would you have me do ?" said the rector.

"The straightforward way would doubtless be to go to him." "You would, I fear, gain nothing by that.

He is so specious! The only safe way is to dismiss him without giving a reason.