I compared his language to dirt, darling, not his character. [Which is. So much better.] He didn't strike me as a wholly intolerable man, but he is in dire need of some reform before he can be considered a suitable suitor for any lady.

[Still not turning to face Peko, but glaring at her out of the corner of her eye.] ... Are you threatening me? [Does she need to start carrying her tome to social events?]