Another, because his acquaintance with her had been one long series of arguments, it seemed to him; and profitless, because Mary V simply would not be logical, or ever stick to one contention, but instead would change her attack in the most bewildering manner.
"I'm very sorry," he said stiffly, "that the whole country was frantic without due cause.

But I never asked them to take it upon themselves to get all fussed up because I happened to be late for my meals.

I was foolish enough to take it for granted that a man has a right to go about his business without asking permission of the general public.

I didn't know the public had my welfare on its mind like that.

I'll have to call a meeting after this, I reckon, and put it to vote whether I can please go up in my little airplane.