"No," I said jealously, "I have not thought of that. Wonderful, isn't it, how one likes to catch Dickens in a mistake? Like having a joke on a good old friend."
"Exactly," he said ardently, "I wish I had more time—"
"If you're free this evening come and dine with me at the 'Bull.' At about eight, if you can."
"I'd like to very much. Thanks. I'll come."
"I've thought of two more," I said; "but I'll go now, as you must be busy, so good-bye for the present. A bit before eight."
"I'll be there. I am rather busy just now. Good morning." He rang the bell. "Oh, Mr. Jounce," he said to the underling who appeared, "will you please cash this gentleman's cheque?"
Lady (to applicant for situation as cook). "Have you been accustomed to have a kitchen-maid under you?"
Cook. "In these days we never speak of having people 'under us.' But I have had colleagues."