However, if I had known you were within hearing I might not have been quite so emphatic." "Then I am glad you didn't know.

I think those ruffians were treated as they deserved." "Not half as they deserved.

I shall watch from now on and if there are any more attempts at annoying you or your people I shall do more than talk." "Thank you.

They have been troublesome--of late.

I am sure we are very much obliged to you, all of us." "Not at all." "Oh yes, we are.