"Believing what you do, you're a brave woman to live in the house with that mirror.

Or, perhaps, it comes of believing so much.

A certainty of confidence, which asks no questions, must be to some extent a fortifying thing.

By the way, you will remember that the long rigmarole I gave you was not my own explanation, but the expert's?
Mine is considerably simpler and shorter.
In fact, it can be summed up in three words." "What is your explanation, Dick ?" "Whisky and soda," said Dr.Dick, bravely.

"You mixed it stiffer than you knew.