What can you mean by paying undisguised attentions to another young lady who is living here ?" "You astonish me.

What foundation is there for such a charge ?" "At least you won't affect ignorance as to the person of whom I speak.
I assure you that I am not the only one who has noticed this." "You misinterpret my behaviour altogether.

Of course, you are speaking of Miss Doran.

If your observation had been accurate, you would have noticed that Miss Doran gives me no opportunity of paying her attentions, if I wished.

Certainly I have had conversations with Mrs.
Lessingham, but I see no reason why I should deny myself that pleasure." "This is sophistry.