"At least, I have never seen you quite so beautiful as you are this moment."
"I am not beautiful at all, and I am quite aware of it, Mr. Kimberly."
"I would not wish you to think anything else. There the beauty of your character begins."
Her repugnance was evident but she bore his eyes without flinching. "You humiliate me exceedingly," was all she attempted to say.
"The truth should not humiliate you. I----"
"Must I run away?"
"Not, I hope, because I tell you you are beautiful, for I shall continue to tell you so every time I see you."
"Surely you will not take advantage of your hostess, Mr. Kimberly?"
"In what way?" he asked.
"By saying things most unpleasant for her to hear."