He found that Miss De Voe had not exaggerated her cousin's art knowledge.

He talked familiarly and brilliantly, though making constant fun of his own opinions, and often jeering at the faults of the picture.

Miss De Voe also talked well, so Peter really did supply the ears for the party.

He was very much pleased when they both praised a certain picture.
"I liked that," he told them, making the first remark (not a question) which he had yet made.

"It seemed to me the best here." "Unquestionably," said Lispenard.