Instructor. "Now then, none of that hupside down flying 'ere; you ain't in the haviation corps."
"FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES."
"You know this sort of thing isn't good enough," said I, returning the document to Minerva.
"His charges are certainly high," observed the lady of the house; "but I don't think, Jack, we could get as good a doctor anywhere for less money."
"I don't complain about the charges; I suppose they are all right. What I object to is this pompous way of telling me I am in his debt: 'Mr. John Spratt to Dr. Thom. For Professional Services to date, Ten Guineas.'"
"But, my dear, they all do it like that."
"Then they shouldn't. Tradesmen give full particulars of all charges made for their services: why not doctors?"
"Oh, they would never agree to that, Jack!" said Minerva in surprise. "It isn't etiquette. After all, a doctor is a doctor!"
"Let us hope so. At times I doubt it. But that is not the story. How do you suppose I am to check this account without the necessary details?"