Friendly Comments on Character and Accomplishments.
"She is the most domesticated darling imaginable;"
i.e., "A dull, sock-darning dowdy."
"Quite a beauty-man, and nice—to those who like that sort of thing;"
i.e., "An awfully handsome fellow, who won't worship me."
"Grim rather at first, but grows upon one wonderfully;"
i.e., "He is softening a little beneath my blandishments."
Railroad Amenities.
"Would you like the window up;"
i.e., "Hope to goodness she won't, for her patchouli is simply suffocating."
"If you feel inclined for a snack, don't mind me;"
i.e.,"The scent of sherry and sandwiches in a close carriage is simply sickening."
Preparing for Private Theatricals.
"I defer to your superior knowledge of stage-effect;"
i.e., "Stuck-up know-all! I could play his head off!"
"Well, I fear it's a little out of my line; still if I can do anything to help you, I shall be delighted;"
i.e., "What I've longed for for years. Now I shall have a chance of showing what's in me!"