'Of course I am old-fashioned, and I suppose old-fashioned people are a little coarse; _their_ feelings are not quite as fine as they might be.
We will say no more for the present, Adela.

I will do my best not to lead you into disagreeable situations through my lack of delicacy.' There were tears in Adela's eyes.
'Mother, now it is you who are unkind.

I am so sorry that I spoke.

You won't take my words as they were meant.

Must I say that I cannot let Mr.Mutimer misunderstand the way in which.