But my impressions are of slower growth, and I am even dull enough to require some foundation for them." Christopher loved to tease Elisabeth.
"I am awfully quick in reading character," remarked that young lady, with some pride.
"You are.

I never know which impresses me more--the rapidity with which you form opinions, or their inaccuracy when formed." "I'm not as stupid as you think." "Pardon me, I don't think you are at all stupid; but I am always hoping that the experience of life will make you a little stupider." "Don't be a goose, but tell me all you know about Mr.Tremaine." "I don't know much about him, except that he is well-off, that he apparently rides about ten stone, and that he is not what people call orthodox.

By the way.

I didn't discover his unorthodoxy by seeing him ride by, as you would have done; I was told about it by some people who know him." "How very interesting!" cried Elisabeth enthusiastically.

"I wonder how unorthodox he is.