He's the only man I have ever seen whom I think worthy of Isabel." "You're a very devoted friend," said Ralph.
"Of course I am.

If you say that to pour scorn on me I don't care." "I don't say it to pour scorn on you; I'm very much struck with it." "You're more satiric than ever, but I advise you not to laugh at Mr.
Goodwood." "I assure you I'm very serious; you ought to understand that," said Ralph.
In a moment his companion understood it.

"I believe you are; now you're too serious." "You're difficult to please." "Oh, you're very serious indeed.

You won't invite Mr.Goodwood." "I don't know," said Ralph.

"I'm capable of strange things.