I try to write as honestly as possible.
Clara
I gave her three for manners, but seven for charm, because I had to be a little nice!
Tom
I thought she was rather a decent sort.
Bunty
No, but really, Nicky, his technique completely annihilated his inspiration.
Nicky
Not with Debussy and Ravel, with the older masters, yes; but he’s probably tired of them.