I say, come and take a drive in the park before dinner." "No, thanks.

I am very sorry, but I have an appointment in a few minutes.

I would like to go very much; you are very kind." "Business ?" asked the inquisitive Mr.Barker.
"Well--yes, if you like, business." "Oh!" said Barker.

"By the by, have you seen any of your lawyer people to-day ?" Barker had expected that Claudius would confide to him the trouble Screw was raising.

But as Claudius did not begin, Barker asked the question.
"Yes," answered the Doctor, "Screw has been here.