"Abuse is sometimes nothing but flattery in disguise."
"Why do you smile? That smile was at my expense."
"Why should you imagine so?"
"I insist on your telling me its meaning."
"I was only thinking that when tribute in an old shape has become wearisome, one may like to have it paid in a new one."
"That certainly is not flattery. Do you know I am beginning to be afraid of you?"
"I could not have thought you afraid of any one."
"Yes, I am afraid of you."
"Why?"
"Because you are always observing me. Because you penetrate my thoughts and understand me thoroughly."