Editorial.
"Regret that it's not suitable to this Magazine;" i.e., Rot.
"Mr. So-and-So's MS. is under consideration;" i.e., Beneath it.
After a Song.
"Who's that by?" i.e., Not that I care. But I'm nearest.
In a Studio.
"Ah! That's a picture!" i.e., And a thoroughly bad picture too.
In Court.
"It will be within your Ludship's recollection;" i.e., Your Ludship has been asleep and forgotten all about it.
"As your Ludship pleases;" i.e., Stupid old Foozle!