"There are more trains from Shepherd's Bush," persisted Annie.
"Maybe, dear Annie" (when relations between the sisters were strained, they made use of endearing terms), "but more genteel people live on the Addison Road connection."
"But, Helen dear, the class of residence existing upon a line of railway does not enable a traveller to reach his or her destination the quicker."
"I was not aware, dear Annie, that I ever advanced such a proposition."
"Then there is no reason, dearest Helen, why Mavis shouldn't reach Paddington by going to Shepherd's Bush."
"None, beyond the fact that it is decided that she shall travel by way of Addison Road. Besides, Addison Road is nearer, dear."
"But the exercise of walking to Shepherd's Bush would do Mavis good after the fatigues of yesterday, Helen."
"That is altogether beside the point, dear Annie."
"I am never listened to," complained her sister angrily.
"You argue for the sake of talking," replied the other crossly.