Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.

“As Ramses did the same for his mother, he saw that her eyes were fixed on him. …”

“I will tell you a little secret about archaeologists, dear Reader. They all pre…”

“Most men are reasonably useful in a crisis. The difficulty lies in convincing t…”

“Now, Mama, Papa, and sir," said Ramses, "please withdraw to the farthest corner…”