There is nothing at all to be proud of in the possession of a low grade of intelligence." Max's mouth went down, and Violet's face flashed into her most bewitching smile.
"I don't often get the opportunity to jeer at a genius," she said.

"You know that I am one of your most ardent admirers, don't you ?" "Is that the preliminary to asking a favour ?" said Max.
She broke into a light laugh.

"No, I never ask favours.

I always take what I want.

It's much the quickest way." "Saves trouble, too," he suggested.
"It does," she agreed.