She never meant to be sincere; she never dreamed she could be.

She 's a ravenous flirt, and why a flirt is a flirt is more than I can tell you.
I can't understand playing with those matters; for me they 're serious, whether I take them up or lay them down.

I don't see what 's in your head, Rowland, to attempt to defend Miss Light; you were the first to cry out against her! You told me she was dangerous, and I pooh-poohed you.

You were right; you 're always right.

She 's as cold and false and heartless as she 's beautiful, and she has sold her heartless beauty to the highest bidder.