Well, I gave it, and it didn't happen to be yours.

But that isn't preaching." "You gave so many reasons--it _was_ preaching." "Great Scott!--wasn't it more polite to give one's reasons ?" "Perhaps.

But one shouldn't _burst_ with them.

One should be sorry to disagree." "Hm.

Well--now kindly lay down for me, how I am to disagree with you about Philip.