I am very much obliged," said John rather contemptuously.
"Why do you speak like that ?" asked Mrs.Goddard gravely.

"You cannot possibly have any cause for disliking him.

Besides, he is a friend of ours--" "Oh, of course, then it is different," said John.

"If he is a friend of yours--" "Do you generally take violent dislikes to people at first sight, Mr.
Short ?" "Oh, dear no.

Not at all--at least, not dislikes.