"You have been a good boy, haven't you ?" "I think so, chiefly by remembering a good girl." "That's a pretty compliment--meant for me ?" "Yes, meant for you.

I think you understand me better than anyone else." He noticed her forehead wrinkle slightly, and a faint, incredulous smile come to her lips.
"I shouldn't think I understand you, Carnac," she said, over her shoulder, as she arranged dishes on the sideboard.

"I shouldn't think I know you well.

There's no Book of Revelations of your life except in your face." She suddenly turned full on him, and held his eyes.

"Carnac, I think your face looks honest.