believe I published your first book ...

I lost money by it, but I can assure you that I bear no grudge--almost a hundred pounds.
I bear no grudge...." The man was an original.

He had no idea that I might feel insulted; indeed, he really wanted to be pleasant, and condescending, and forgiving.

I didn't feel insulted.

He was too big for his clothes, gave that impression at least, and he wore black kid gloves.