Is that inconsistent?
I think perhaps it is.

Well, let us say then that I am just a shade anxious.

But I may add that I feel sure my anxiety is quite unnecessary.

That defines it for you." Morris went straight home from here, and found that his mother had just returned from her afternoon drive.

She had found the blotting book waiting for her when she came back that morning, and was delighted with the gift and the loving remembering thought that inspired it.
"But you shouldn't spend your money on me, my darling," she said to Morris, "though I just love the impulse that made you." "Oh, very well," said Morris, kissing her, "let's have the initials changed about then, and let it be M.A.from H.A." Then his voice grew grave.
"Mother dear, I've got another birthday present for you.