"There isn't a Chinaman within fifty miles of the ruins.

You are unduly excited.

You'll be seeing a regiment of Scots Guards presently if you are not careful." "I don't care what you say, it was a man I saw," the other answered.
"Good Heavens! won't you believe me, when I say that I saw his pigtail ?" "Believe you, of course I will," replied Kitwater good-humouredly.

"It's a pity you didn't catch hold of him by it, however.

No, no, Gid, you take my word for it, there are no Chinamen about here.