She had not the faintest comprehension of his meaning, but she was naturally quick-witted, and felt it imperative to "keep her end up" as she phrased it.
She is prideful as a result of being gifted with quick wits.
mnli hypothesis: She is prideful as a result of being gifted with quick wits. premise: She had not the faintest comprehension of his meaning, but she was naturally quick-witted, and felt it imperative to "keep her end up" as she phrased it.