You--are kind and forbearing.

I do my best--in a clumsy way, no doubt--to spare you my heavy society.

But of course I do not presume to form an opinion upon your--upon you." "But I want you to form an opinion," she said petulantly.
"Then you must know that I could only form one which would be pleasing to you." "I know nothing of the sort," replied Etta.

"Of course I know that all that you say about position and work is mere irony.

Paul thinks there is no one in the world like you." Steinmetz glanced sharply down at her.