Besides, she, herself, is not at all like the girls of twenty whom one usually meets." "She is simpler, perhaps." "In manner, but not in character.

There is a distance, a poise, a--surely you feel what I mean." "Imagination, John.

It is you who create the distance by clinging to formality." "All right.

You're sure you don't object ?" "My dear Bones, why should I possibly ?" The doctor looked sulky.

Benis smiled.
"Look here, John," he said after a reflective pause.