It keeps up my mental circulation better." "You are both too frivolous and too serious." Christopher was unwise enough to laugh.

"My dear child, I seem to make what is called 'a corner' in vices; but even I can not reconcile the conflicting ones." Then Elisabeth's anger settled down into the quiet stage.

"If you think it gentlemanly to disappoint a lady and then insult her, pray go on doing so; I can only say that I don't." "What on earth do you mean, Elisabeth?
Do you really believe that I meant to vex you ?" The laughter had entirely died out of Christopher's face, and his voice was hoarse.
"I don't know what you meant, and I am afraid I don't much mind.

All I know is that you did disappoint me and did insult me, and that is enough for me.

The purity of your motives is not my concern; I merely resent the impertinence of your behaviour." Christopher rose from his seat; he was serious enough now.