"I find that it suits me better than bread, sir."
"It entails unnecessary work upon the cook. I observe, also, that you have turned against potatoes."
"Yes, sir; I think that I am better without them."
"And you no longer drink your beer?"
"No, sir."
"These causeless whims and fancies are very much to be deprecated, Mr. Montgomery. Consider how many there are to whom these very potatoes and this very beer would be most acceptable."
"No doubt, sir. But at present I prefer to do without them."
They were sitting alone at lunch, and the assistant thought that it would be a good opportunity of asking leave for the day of the fight.
"I should be glad if you could let me have leave for Saturday, Doctor Oldacre."
"It is very inconvenient upon so busy a day."