Father seemed inclined to agree with your estimate--part of it, at least.

He is very much interested in you, Mr.Paine." "Yes," I answered, dryly.

"I can understand that." Her smile broke into a ripple of laughter.
"You are quite distinctive, in your way," she said.

"You may not be aware of it, but I have never known father to be so disturbed and puzzled about any one as he is about you." "Indeed ?" "Yes, he is, indeed." "I am sorry that I am the cause of so much mental strain." "No, you are not.

From what I have learned about you, from him, I think you enjoy it.