"Modest."
"What else?"
"Refined."
"What else?"
"Educated."
"What else?"
"Kind."
"Kind to you, dear?"
"Particularly kind to me."
"Thank him for that. He could choose no worthier object of his kindness. Excuse my teasing you, Pauline. It was only a bit of fun. I quite agree in your estimate of this American officer. He and I ought to be friends, instead of enemies."