"All things good that are in season, and nothing kept unseasonable.

With what can I have the honor of serving you, sir ?" "With a little talk." The stranger's manner was not unpleasantly contemptuous, but lofty, and such as the English shopman loves, and calls "aristocratic." "To talk with a gentleman is a pleasure as well as an honour," said Cheeseman.
"But not in this public establishment." The visitor waved both hands as he spoke, in a style not then common with Englishmen--though they are learning eloquent gesticulation now.

"It is fine, Mr.Cheeseman; but it is not--bah, I forget your English words." "It is fine, sir, as you are good enough to observe"-- the humble James Cheeseman was proud of his shop--"but not, as you remarked, altogether private.

That can hardly be expected, where business is conducted to suit universal requirements.

Polly, my dear, if your mother can spare you, come and take my place at the desk a few minutes.