“But, sir—”
Half a crown, the prospect of unlimited food, were things that could not be real.
“Oh, take it,” said Hornblower testily.
“Yes, sir.”
Susie clasped the coin in her skinny hand.
“Don’t forget I have your promise.”
“Yes, sir, please, sir, thank you, sir.”
“Now put it away and clear out quick.”
“Yes, sir.”
She fled out of the room and Hornblower began once more to serve the chops.