Don't be so pugnacious.

We leave you the front of the box, and when we appear in your territory our mouths are closed.

But in our own domain we claim the rights of free men.' 'Poor girl!' said Forbes, with a sigh.

'How she manages to tame London as she does is a marvel to me! If she were a shade less perfect and wonderful than she is, she would have been torn to pieces by you critics long ago.

You have done your best as it is, only the public won't listen to you.