The roof, when the weather permits, makes a good exercising ground.

If you'll excuse me I'll do some telephoning.

Kuroki, pack my bag for a five-day trip to Washington.

I'll take you down to the office, Kitty." "I don't fancy I ever will quite understand you," said Hawksley, leaning back in his chair, listlessly.

"Honestly, now, you'd be perfectly justified in bundling me off to some hotel.