Tell him I don't want to see either him or his beastly thumb for a week.

I'll call in next Sunday, if I've nothing better to do.

Say I'm engaged if he asks for me now." "I'll say you're dead if you like," said Nick cheerily.

"Shall I say you're dead too, Olga ?" "Say she's engaged also," said Max.
Olga glanced up sharply, but he was not looking at her.

He was occupied in pouring out a drink for his friend, which he brought to him almost immediately.
"That's how you like it measured to a drop.