Oliver talks a great deal more than is good for him.

So you met Oliver in Italy?
What do you think of him ?" Diana, keeping a grip on laughter, said something civil.
"Oh, Oliver's clever enough--and _ambitious!_" Lady Niton threw up her hands.

"But I'll tell you what stands in his way.

He says too sharp things of people.

Do you notice that ?" "He is very critical," said Diana, evasively.
"Oh, Lord, much worse than that!" said Lady Niton, coolly.