"I can as yet only appreciate his great politeness." "My mother is a great judge of these matters," said Valentin to Newman.
"If you have satisfied her, it is a triumph." "I hope I shall satisfy you, some day," said Newman, looking at the old lady.

"I have done nothing yet." "You must not listen to my son; he will bring you into trouble.

He is a sad scatterbrain." "Oh, I like him--I like him," said Newman, genially.
"He amuses you, eh ?" "Yes, perfectly." "Do you hear that, Valentin ?" said Madame de Bellegarde.

"You amuse Mr.
Newman." "Perhaps we shall all come to that!" Valentin exclaimed.
"You must see my other son," said Madame de Bellegarde.

"He is much better than this one.