It deserved it.
Basil.
Oh, I didn't expect you to appreciate it. It isn't given to all of us to write about wicked earls and beautiful duchesses.
Jenny.
Well, I wasn't the only one. The papers praised it, didn't they?
Basil.
The unanimity of their blame was the only thing that consoled me.
Jenny.
And one of them advised you to study an English grammar. And you're the fine gentleman who looks down on poor things like us!
Basil.