Your old American accent comes singing across in a way that no member of your family would ever mistake.

But you needn't be stiff about it.

Sorry to disturb you." Poppa and I were often personal in our intercourse.

I had not the slightest hesitation in mentioning his American accent.
"_Hello, Mamie! Don't mention it.

What's up?
House on fire?
Water pipes burst?
Strike in the kitchen?
Sound the alarm--send for the plumber--raise Gladys's wages and sack Marguerite_." "My engagement to Mr.Page is broken.