"How do you know?"
"Well, I know this," testily, "that I am not to be instructed as to the sort of person I can ask to my house."
"Oh, Father, I didn't mean that. Of course you can do as you please."
"Of course I shall, Claudia."
"I think he is charming," said Mrs. Paine. "He has lovely eyes."
"Hasn't he?" said little Becky.