I don't think they ought to have things _given_ them; they should be encouraged to help themselves.' He examined her face.

It was obvious that this profound sentiment had not taken birth in Paula's charming little head, and he guessed from whom she had derived it.
'I have no doubt Mr.Dalmaine would agree with you,' he said smiling.
'I believe I have heard him say something of the kind.' 'I'm glad to hear it.

Mr.Dalmaine is an authority in such matters.' 'And I, the very reverse of one ?' 'Well, I really do think, Mr.Egremont, that you are taking up things for which you are not--not exactly suited, you know.' She said it with the prettiest air of patronage, looking at him for a moment, then, as usual, letting her eyes wander about the room.
'Miss Tyrrell,' he replied, with gravity that was half genuine, 'tell me for what I _am_ exactly suited, and you will do me a vast kindness.' She reflected.
'Oh, there are lots of things you do very nicely indeed.

I've seen you play croquet beautifully.

But I've always thought it a pity you weren't a clergyman.' Walter laughed.
'Well, a local preacher is next to it.' Both were at once carried back to the evening at Ullswater.