But in this country we don't hold much by the formalities.

I like you.

I liked the look of you when you got out of that boat--so damned cool and self-possessed.
You're the right sort, Mr.Meredith." "Possibly--for some things.

For sitting about and smoking first-class cigars and thinking second-class thoughts I am exactly the right sort.
But for making money, for hard work and steady work, I am afraid, Mr.
Durnovo, that I am distinctly the wrong sort." "Now you're chaffing again.

Do you always chaff ?" "Mostly; it lubricates things, doesn't it ?" There was a little pause.