I only said I'd sooner have it than tea.

Where's the governor ?' They all looked at him with wondering eyes.

There must be something going on more than they had dreamed of, when Dolly asked to see his father.
'Papa went out in the brougham immediately after lunch,' said Sophia gravely.
'I'll wait a little for him,' said Dolly, taking out his watch.
'Do stay and dine with us,' said Lady Pomona.
'I could not do that, because I've got to go and dine with some fellow.' 'Some fellow! I believe you don't know where you're going,' said Georgiana.
'My fellow knows.

At least he's a fool if he don't.' 'Adolphus,' began Lady Pomona very seriously, 'I've got a plan and I want you to help me.' 'I hope there isn't very much to do in it, mother.' 'We're all going to Caversham, just for Whitsuntide, and we particularly want you to come.' 'By George! no; I couldn't do that.' 'You haven't heard half.

Madame Melmotte and her daughter are coming.' 'The d---- they are!' ejaculated Dolly.
'Dolly!' said Sophia, 'do remember where you are.' 'Yes I will;--and I'll remember too where I won't be.