Grandcourt's speeches this morning were, as usual, all of that brief sort which never fails to make a conversational figure when the speaker is held important in his circle. Stopping so soon, they give signs of a suppressed and formidable ability so say more, and have also the meritorious quality of allowing lengthiness to others.

Grandcourt's speeches this morning were of his usual brief sort, always giving signs of a suppressed and formidable ability to say more.
