"You are the civilest-spoken gentleman I have entertained this many a day.

Here's your health, and wishing you luck in your business, and many happy days well spent.

My service to you, sir." "The same to you, ma'am." "Well, sir, in regard to a row between the gentlefolks--not that I call that there Bartley one--judge for yourself.

You are a man of the world and a man of business, and an elderly man apparently." "At all events, I am older than you, madam." "That is as may be," said Mrs.Dawson, dryly.

"We hain't got the parish register here, and all the better for me.