“No, sir, I do not think so,” replied the Doctor, “and I can find no reason for your surprise.”
“Indeed, sir!”
Dr. Johnson. Sir, were Her Most Gracious Majesty to dwell at Edinburgh at Christmas time, she would be put to great inconvenience. Her Most Gracious Majesty exhibits excellent sense in selecting Balmoral for her residence.
Mr. Boswell. Sir, I trust you do not call in question my loyalty to the House of Brunswick?
Dr. Johnson. Sir, I do not; I only question your wisdom.
CAPACITY!
First Traveller (proffering his mull). “Tak a pench?”
Second Traveller. “Na, ’m obleeged t’ye—ah dinna tak’t.”