He was surprised.

Ballymoy House, even if let at a low rent, is an expensive place to live in.
"My servants went down there yesterday," said Miss King.

She opened her bag and groped among the contents as she spoke.
"Would you be very much shocked if I smoked a cigarette ?" she asked.
"Not in the least," said Meldon.

"I smoke myself." "I was afraid--being a clergyman--you are a clergyman, aren't you?
Some people are so prejudiced against ladies smoking." "I'm not," said Meldon.

"I'm remarkably free from prejudices of any kind.