Then he spoke aloud, 'You had better not keep your mother standing here.

I will show you your room.' 'All right, old fellow,' said Sir Felix.

'I'm awfully sorry to disturb you all in this way.

I think I'll just take a drop of brandy and soda before I go to bed, though.' This was another blow to Roger.
'I doubt whether we have soda-water in the house, and if we have, I don't know where to get it.

I can give you some brandy if you will come with me.' He pronounced the word 'brandy' in a tone which implied that it was a wicked, dissipated beverage.