Her ladyship honoured me by a little friendly pat on the shoulder.

I looked with righteous indignation at the Sergeant, to see what he thought of such a testimony as THAT.

The Sergeant looked back like a lamb, and seemed to like me better than ever.
My lady informed him that he might continue his statement.

"I understand," she said, "that you have honestly done your best, in what you believe to be my interest.

I am ready to hear what you have to say next." "What I have to say next," answered Sergeant Cuff, "relates to Rosanna Spearman.