At first he used to storm and flourish quite a good deal, but nothing seemed to amuse them more; they would gather around and watch him as if it was an exhibition, politely, but with evident interest.

So he learned to check himself, and was almost reasonable in his bearing--but not quite.
She announced smoothly and evenly: "Not in the least.

I thought it was quite plain.

We are trying to learn of you all we can, and to teach you what you are willing to learn of our country." "Is that all ?" he insisted.
She smiled a quiet enigmatic smile.

"That depends." "Depends on what ?" "Mainly on yourselves," she replied.
"Why do you keep us shut up so closely ?" "Because we do not feel quite safe in allowing you at large where there are so many young women." Terry was really pleased at that.