Finding that you were totally indifferent to the metaphysics of the aesthetic, I offered you an interesting chain of abstract reasoning.

What was the result?
You were absolutely unable to follow me.

I then threw out some hints which might have led to an interesting psychological discussion, but you didn't know what I meant.

This evening I touched on one of the great principles which must guide us in the consideration of the whole feminist question--" "That was when you talked about judging Miss King's intentions by the look of her eyes," said the Major.
"Yes; it was.

And so far as I can recollect, all you did was to grin in a futile and somewhat vulgar way.