"That comes of procrastination--the fatal British defect." "I hate people who hustle," remarked Dot, hoping that her hot cheeks were not visible at that altitude.
"Meaning me ?" said Bertie, settling himself for an argument.
"Oh, I suppose you can't help it," said Dot, filling her basket with feverish speed.

"You Americans are all much too greedy to wait for anything.

Am I very heavy ?" "Not in the least," said Bertie.

"I like being sat on now and then.

I admit the charge of greed but not of impatience.