“Of course,” said I.
“She is a person everybody must love,” said she.
“Undoubtedly,” said I.
“So adaptable and quick,” continued the tactless lady.
“You are very good,” said I, raising my Panama in stiff acknowledgment of these compliments.
“And so unselfish,” said she.
I bowed again, more stiffly than before.
“Look how she cuts all the bread and butter.”
I bowed again.
“Look how she makes the coffee.”