“Great-grandfather not to be rude.”
“I fail to see the rudeness; I’ve merely expressed an opinion and I believe Miss Henderson agrees with it.”
“Oh absolutely; ab-solute-ly;” chanted Miriam scornfully. “Pray don’t worry about the pace of my millinery Mr. Leyton.” That was quite good, like a society novel....
“Well as I say if you’re satisfied.”
“Ah. That’s another matter. The next time I want a hat I’ll go to Bond Street. So easy and simple.”
“Seen the paper to-day, George?”
“Paper? Noospaper? No time.”
“Seen the B. M. J.?”
“No sir.”
“And you an aspiring medico.”