We can none of us know everything--not even latter day young ladies--but I suggest that a few hours with Fergussen's 'Handbook of Architecture' might enlighten you on the point." Mary reflected, but the only repartee that she could conjure at the moment was something about ancient lights which did not seem appropriate.

Therefore, as she thought that she had done enough for honour, and to remind her awe-inspiring relative that he could not suppress her, suddenly she changed the subject.
"You are looking very well, uncle," she said, surveying him calmly; "and younger than you did last year.

How is my cousin Morris?
Will the aerophone talk yet ?" "Be careful," said the Colonel, gallantly.

"If even my grey hairs can provoke a compliment, what homage is sufficient for a Sleeping Beauty?
As for Morris, he is, I believe, much as usual; at least he stood this morning till daybreak staring at the sea.

I understand, however--if he doesn't forget to come--that you are to have the pleasure of seeing him this evening, when you will be able to judge for yourself." "Now, don't be sarcastic about Morris, uncle; I'd rather you went on abusing dad's window." "Certainly not, my dear, if it displeases you.