"You telephoned half an hour ago, sir." "So I did," said George nervously.

He was not offended by Murray's obvious comment upon his unstable condition, for he knew--even though Murray did not--that no drop of liquor had passed his lips in four days.
"Mrs.Thorpe is expecting you." "Is she alone, Murray ?" "Yes, sir.

Would you mind stepping inside, sir?
It's a raw wind that is blowing.

I think I must have taken a bit of a cold yesterday during--ahem! Thank you, sir.

I will tell Mrs.Thorpe that you are here." Murray was rather testy.