Sometimes there were only two or three points and the quick QED had something of prestidigitation, of a sleight of hand; even so, it was a compelling way of stating affectionate and didactic disagreement, especially before an audience.
Sometimes there were only two or three points and the quick QED had something of prestidigitation, of a skilled deception; even so, it was a compelling way of stating affectionate and didactic disagreement, especially before an audience.