THE PLEASURES OF HUNTING
To get a toss in a snowdrift, and, while lying half-smothered, to be sworn at for not shouting to warn the man following you.
So Consoling
Lady (whose mare has just kicked a member of the Hunt, who was following too closely). "Oh, I'm so sorry! I do hope it didn't hurt you! She's such a gentle thing, and could only have done it in the merest play, you know."
POSITIVELY OSTENTATIOUS
Mr. Phunkstick (quite put out). "Talk about agricultural depression, indeed! Don't believe in it! Never saw fences kept in such disgustingly good order in my life!"