I think that is their distinguishing characteristic.

Yes, Mr.Erskine, an absolutely reasonable people.

I assure you there is no nonsense about the Americans." "How dreadful!" cried Lord Henry.

"I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable.

There is something unfair about its use.
It is hitting below the intellect." "I do not understand you," said Sir Thomas, growing rather red.
"I do, Lord Henry," murmured Mr.Erskine, with a smile.
"Paradoxes are all very well in their way...." rejoined the baronet.
"Was that a paradox ?" asked Mr.Erskine.