You must judge a man by his actions and his meaning, not by the tone of his voice.

You know very well what a great deal I think of you.

Of course I don't like it when you begin to speak as if you were only playing with me; nobody would.' 'I'm serious enough,' said Louise, trying to hold the umbrella over her companion, and only succeeding in directing moisture down the back of his neck.

'And it's partly through you that I've got into such difficulties.' 'How do you make that out ?' 'If it wasn't for you, I should very likely marry Mr.Bowling.' 'Oh, he's asked you, has he ?' cried Cobb, staring at her.

'Why didn't you tell me that before ?--Don't let me stand in your way.