"So you think you know a man of brains when you see him, do you?"
"Yes, sir."
"What were you, Rose, before you came here?"
"I was nurse in a gentleman's family. I took care of the baby."
"Did you like taking care of the baby?"
"Yes."
Rose blushed profoundly and turned away. He wondered why.
"I had a bad dream last night," said Tanqueray. "I dreamt that your aunt got into this room and couldn't get out again. I'm afraid of your aunt."
"I dare say, sir. Aunt is so very 'uge."
Rose dropped her g's and, when deeply moved, her aitches; but he did not mind. If it had to be done, it couldn't be done more prettily.