But I thought people came here to read books ?" "They do read a few; but when one has done with them one feels towards them like enemies whom one has defeated--and insults.

I chucked my Greek lexicon under the sofa, first thing, when I got back from the schools this afternoon." "Wasn't that childish--rather?
I am appalled to think how much you know." He laughed impatiently.
"Now one may begin to learn something.

Oxford is precious little use.
But it's not worth while being beaten--in anything.

Shall we say Thursday, then ?--for our ride ?" Constance opened her eyes in pretended astonishment.
"After the ball?
Shall I be awake?
Let's settle it on Wednesday!" He could get no more definite promise from her, and must needs take his leave.

Before he went, he asked her to keep the first four dances for him at the Marmion ball, and two supper-dances.