"If I had been a beauty," said Miss Robertson, "I should have thought the woman personal, and have taken offence."
"Why," said he, looking at her as if to form an opinion, "you're well enough."
Now in her heart Miss Robertson thought she looked considerably better than well enough, but Dr. Brunton was honest and said just what he thought.
"Well enough for what?" she asked.
"Oh, well enough in the way of looks, I mean."
"But not so intensely beautiful as to be justified in making a matrimonial offer?"
"You can exercise your discretion as to that."
"Indiscretion perhaps?" she said.
"Either," said he.