They could hardly fail to be charmed by his friendly interest in their activities, astounded by his wide knowledge range of exact quotation, and delighted by his knowledge of and enthusiasm for the theatre - though latterly few may have been aware of his earlier skill as a mountaineer.
Sila ay marahil hindi maging masuwerte sa pamamagitan ng kanyang friendly na interes sa kanilang mga gawain, astounded sa pamamagitan ng kanyang malawak na kaalaman hanay ng mga eksaktong quotation, at delighted sa pamamagitan ng kanyang kaalaman at sigasig para sa teatro - kahit na ilang mga susunod na panahon ay maaring malaman ng mas maaga ang kanyang kakayahan bilang isang taong-bundok.