The words 'Very finely played, sir, I believe' were formed in his gullet if not in his mouth when he caught the cold and indeed inimical look and heard the whisper, 'If you really must beat the measure, sir, let me entreat you to do so in time, and not half a beat ahead.

“Jack was already mother-naked when he heard the cry and saw the splash. He slip…”

“To tell the truth, sir, I believe I had rather sit in the shelter for a while. …”

“Because, sir, teaching young gentlemen has a dismal effect upon the soul.It exe…”

“I am in favour of leaving people alone, however imperfect their polity may seem…”