Both seek to be entertaining, and are to be praised for the effort rather than censured.

A stranger cannot instinctively know the likes and dislikes of one he has just met; he can feel his way only by commonplaces.

However, if you will offer me a topic worthy the occasion, in either philosophy, science, or literature, I will endeavor to feed your mind." She uplifted her innocent eyes demurely to his face.

"You are so kind.
I am deeply interested just now In the Japanese conception of the transmigration of souls." "How extremely fortunate! It chances to be my favorite theme, but my mental processes are peculiar, and you must permit me to work up toward it somewhat gradually.

For instance, as a question leading that way, how, in the incarnation of this world, do you manage to exist in such a hole of a place ?--that is, provided you really reside here." "Why, I consider this a most delightful nook." "My reference was to Glencaid." "Oh! Why, I live from within, not without.