"Shall we take a turn round now?" i.e., "She can't waltz any more than a crane, and parading is better than hopping."
"Not dancing to-night, Mr. Sprawle? Now, that's very naughty of you, with so many nice girls here;" i.e., "What an escape for the nice girls!"
A Little Music.
"I hope you brought your Music with you, dear;" i.e., "If only she had left it in the cab!"
"I would with pleasure, but I've such a shocking cold that really, &c.;" i.e., "I want a little more pressing, and then I'll come out strong, and astonish them, I fancy."
"Oh do! We have been looking forward to your Banjo-solo all the evening;" i.e., "With horror!"
Curiomania, Etc.
"How delightful it must be to have such a hobby!" i.e., "Thank heavens, I am not so afflicted!"
"It must have cost you a heap of money;" i.e., "How he's been 'done!'"
"What a wonderful collection of pictures you have here!" i.e., "Must say something. Wouldn't give ten pounds for the lot."