He was gratified because the dog took prizes.
But that was nothing; if I were built like that I could take prizes myself.

I wished I knew what kind of a dog it was, and what it was for, but I could not very well ask, for that would show that I did not know.
Not that I want a dog like that, but only to know the secret of its birth.
I think he was going to hunt elephants with it, because I know, from remarks dropped by him, that he has hunted large game in India and Africa, and likes it.

But I think that if he tries to hunt elephants with it, he is going to be disappointed.
I do not believe that it is suited for elephants.

It lacks energy, it lacks force of character, it lacks bitterness.

These things all show in the meekness and resignation of its expression.