If I wanted you I'd have to put up with your insolence, I suppose." "But you don't want me, sir." "Which restrains you," said Philip, laughing.

"Oh, go on, my friend.

Don't say 'sir' to me; it's a badge of servitude pasted onto the vernacular.

Say 'Hi!' if you like." "Sir ?" "Hell! I say don't behave like a servant to me." "I _am_ a servant, sir." "You're not mine." "Yes, sir, I am.

Will you wear this coat this evening, sir ?" "God knows," said the young fellow, sitting down and gazing about at the melancholy poverty of the place.