There is the whole case in a nutshell.

Collar me again, Mr.
Betteredge.

If it's any vent to your feelings, collar me again." God help me! my feelings were not to be relieved in that way.

"Give me your reasons!" That was all I could say to him.
"You shall hear my reasons to-morrow," said the Sergeant.

"If Miss Verinder refuses to put off her visit to her aunt (which you will find Miss Verinder will do), I shall be obliged to lay the whole case before your mistress to-morrow.