London Talker. Oh yes, I'm JONES. It's all right. But can't you recognise my voice?
Paris Listener. Not when you bawl fit to break the drum of one's ear. But come, now, get on quick with what you want to say.
London Talker. All right—I'll get on. But now tell me, do I pitch my voice about right now? Can you catch distinctly all I say?
Paris Listener. Oh yes! Bother! But do get on. Timesgoifast.
London Talker. What? I didn't catch that last word. Time's what?
Paris Listener (very distinctly, with emphasis). I said—that—time—was—going fast. Can you hear that?
London Talker. Oh yes, I can hear that, and most distinctly. Really, it is a most wonderful invention.
Paris Listener. Oh, bother the invention! Do come to business! What did you want me for?
London Talker. Oh. of course. Well, it was just this. I thought—
Inexorable Official. Time's up, Sir. Trouble you to make room for this Lady.