I am sorry if that fact should cause you any disappointment.

I do not see why it should.

There are plenty of other men--abler than I am--who would, I am sure, be charmed to oblige Lady Violet Calcott or any of her friends." "That is not so," she broke in rapidly.

"You know that is not so.

You know that your genius has placed you in what is really a unique position.
Your name in itself is almost a mascot.