I think of the demons as being like monstrous bats.

But that is a silly use of imagination." "Uncle Jim doesn't like them, and you once told me that he had very little imagination." "Yes.

One can't explain these dislikes.

Your uncle reasons well and has a clear logical mind, but he has neither creative nor receptive imagination." "Receptive ?" asked John.
"Yes, that is why he has none of your aunt's joy in poetry.

When I read to her Wordsworth's 'Brougham Castle,' he said that he had never heard more silly nonsense." "I remember it was that wonderful verse about the 'longing of the shield.'" "Yes--I forgot you were there.