First Tramp (to second ditto). "That's a stylish sort of dawg you're a-wearin'!"
ENCOURAGING
Curate (who wishes to encourage local industry). "Well, Adams, how are you getting on with my watch?"
Adams. "Why, it be nigh finished now, zur, an' 'e do zeem to go mortal well, but dang me, if there bain't a wheel as I can't find a place vor summow!"
"I'm sorry to hear you've been ailing again, John. I must send you down something from the Rectory. How would you like some soup?"
"Thanky kindly, mum—but I bain't so terr'ble wrapped up in soup!"