“Rubbish! Call crab Susan, scorpion Jane, grandmother Harry, and wire; absolutely insist.—Sagittarius.”

“Absolutely decline discuss crab, scorpion and grandmother by wire; final.—Vivian.

“Scandalous! not behaviour of gentleman; Madame cut to heart; infamous.—Sagittarius.”

“Mater familiaris pallidibus ira.—Madame Sagittarius.”

“If receive no reply as to grandmother and crab, et cetera, shall start at once for Square.—Jupiter and Madame Sagittarius.”

“On no account trouble come up; going out immediately; important engagement.—Vivian.”

“Madame putting on boots.—Sagittarius.”

“Utterly useless put on boots; leaving house.—Vivian.”

“Madame boots on; tying bonnet.—Sagittarius.”

“Totally useless tie bonnet; absolutely forced leave house.—Vivian.”