Of course he's rather stuck up, but that's only natural.
He's lived so long in India, and now he's a J.P.into the bargain.

It would be rather wonderful if he were anything else.

Billy can't bear him, but then Billy's a boy." "I like Billy," observed Scott.
"Yes, and Billy likes you," she answered warmly.

"He's quite an intelligent boy." "Evidently," agreed Scott, with a smile.

"Now here is the village! Where do I post my letters ?" Dinah directed him with cheerful alacrity.