A bad omen for your visit, isn't it ?' 'I hope not.

So you are superstitious as ever ?' 'I haven't ceased to be a Celt--though I've become a barbarian.

I'll borrow the overseer's looking glass for you.' 'Pray don't.

I've got one of sorts in my razor case.

Is dinner regarded in the Never-Never as a sacred ceremonial ?' 'The men don't put on dress clothes, if that's what you mean.