I began to feel that my abhorrence for Strickland could only be sustained by an effort on my part.
" Then the brutal minions of the law fell upon the hapless Toad; loaded him with chains, and dragged him from the Court House, shrieking, praying, protesting; across the marketplace, where the playful populace, always as severe upon detected crime as they are sympathetic and helpful when one is merely "wanted," assailed him with jeers, carrots, and popular catch-words; past hooting school children, their innocent faces lit up with the pleasure they ever derive from the sight of a gentleman in
These smallest human attributes can save this society from envy, abhorrence, disagreements, disloyalty and disrespect.
This is a far more eloquent way to express both his abhorrence for the idea and his annoyance with you for even suggesting it.