Robert. Oh, dear yes, sir, if you please: I should so like to do that.
Mr. R. Well, then, let us begin: "Saucy Jack." Will that do?
Robert. Oh dear, no, sir, I should not like to say that at all.
Mr. R. Why not?
Robert. Because that would be so rude, sir.
Mr. R. Let us try again then: "My dear brother." There, will that do?
Robert. Oh, yes, nicely, sir.
Mr. R. Well, then, let us go on. "Last Thursday half Cambridge was burnt down, and—"
Robert. Oh, no, no, sir; that will never, never do.
Mr. R. Why won't it do?