“It surprises me that still you quote this man.”
“He makes phrases and pictures.”
“Of what service are such things from one who is incapable of unprejudiced thought?”
“Everybody is.”
“Pardon me; you are wrong.”
“Thought is prejudice.”
“That is most-monstrous.”
“Thought is a secondary human faculty, and can’t lead, anyone, anywhere.”
He turned away to the Lintoffs with a question. His voice was like a cracked bell. Lintoff’s gentle, indifferent tones made a docile response.
“I suggest we have tea,” bellowed Michael softly, facing her with a cheerful countenance. “They agree. Is it not a good idea?”