As for the people who live there now, they're certainly not worth while--the same pretentious ignoramuses that used to live there, except they no longer have fangs." "You ought not to be so prejudiced," said Adelaide, who in those days often found common sense irritating.

She had the all but universal habit of setting down to "prejudice" such views as are out of accord with the set of views held by one's business or professional or social associates.
Her irritation confirmed Dory's suspicions.

"I spoke only for myself," said he.

"Of course, you'll accept Janet's invitation.

She included me only as a matter of form." "I couldn't, without you." "Why not ?" "Well--wouldn't, then." "But I urge you to go--want you to go! I can't possibly leave Paris, not for a day--at present." "I shan't go without you," said Adelaide, trying hard to make her tone firm and final.
Dory leaned across the table toward her--they were in the garden of a cafe in the Latin Quarter.