There's something temperamental.

I think you're a trifle cold, and I suspect I'm a trifle self-absorbed.

If that were so it goes a long way to explaining our odd lack of illusion about each other.

I'm not saying that the most satisfactory marriages aren't founded upon this sort of understanding.
But certainly it struck me as odd this morning, when Wilson told me, how little upset I felt.

By the way, you're sure we haven't committed ourselves to that house ?" "I've kept the letters, and I'll go through them to-morrow; but I'm certain we're on the safe side." "Thanks.