"I should be very much obliged to him for telling me the worst," said Gwendolen, recovering herself. "I dare say I have been extremely ill taught, in addition to having no talent--only liking for music." This was very well expressed considering that it had never entered her mind before.

Gwendolen, recovering herself, answered, "I dare say I have been extremely ill taught, in addition to having no talent - only liking for music." This was very well expressed considering that it had never entered her mind before.
