But there were circumstances about the story which you would find difficult to explain." "Not in the least.

In your own answer lies the explanation--your tendency to twist things.

I prophesy certain developments from my knowledge of your character, whereupon you at once credit me with second sight, which is absurd." "I don't see the analogy," said Morris.
"Don't you?
I do.

All this soul business is just a love affair gone wrong.

If circumstances had been a little different--if, for instance, there had been no Mary Porson--I doubt whether anybody would have heard much about spiritual marriages.