Are there many ?" "Tons.

They're awful--most of them.

At least, I don't know--some of them.

One's relations always are, aren't they ?" "I expect they think one awful too," said Holly.
"I don't know why they should.

No one could think you awful, of course." Holly looked at him--the wistful candour in those grey eyes gave young Val a sudden feeling that he must protect her.
"I mean there are people and people," he added astutely.