In some it is a habit formed as the result of a desire to stand on friendly terms with everybody they hold conversation.
“It is a very fine morning, Mr. Long,” said Mr. Oakes, as he met him one day in Bond Street.
“Very fine, indeed,” said Mr. Long.
“I think we are going to have settled weather now after such a succession of storms.”
“O, yes, I think so, Mr. Oakes.”
“Did you mind that picture of Wellington as you came by Brown’s shop. Is it not fine? Did you ever see a better likeness of the glorious hero of Waterloo than that? Is it not grand?”
“It is indeed grand. I never saw anything like it. I think with you, Mr. Oakes.”
“That is a magnificent building, Mr. Long, which is in course of erection in Adelaide Street. It will be an honour to the architect, the proprietor, and the city.”
“It is indeed a magnificent building, and it will do honour to the architect, the proprietor, and the city,” replied Mr. Long.
“Did you hear Mr. Bowles lecture the other night? Was it not a grand piece of eloquence, of originality, and of literary power? I think that it was super-excellent.”