"You speak as if I were some rare and curious sort of criminal lunatic.
However, I'm glad you find me amusing.

It's more than I find myself." "I didn't say amusing; I said interesting.

I view you with deep respect as the central figure of a stirring drama.

And I am not the only person who regards you in that light.

Do you remember my speaking to you of Doctor Thorndyke ?" "Yes, of course I do." "Well, oddly enough, I met him this afternoon and we had a long talk at his chambers.