Vereker Wells was determined to follow Indian vice-regal precedents--so ridiculous--as I told him: and as for Luke, he's got it on the brain that his mission is to uphold the dignity of the British Throne.

Like a NOUVEAU RICHE--terribly afraid of doing the wrong thing and showing every moment that he's new to the great Panjandrum part....

Ah so!' ...

an ejaculatory trick of Bridget's.

'He IS my fate!' Captain Vereker Wells brought up Colin who was holding himself stiffly, limping just a little, as he did when he was nervous, and looking very big and strong and masterful--likewise extraordinarily well-groomed and tailored.
'Lady Bridget O'Hara, let me present Mr Colin McKeith.' Lady Biddy looked up at Colin and he looked down at her.
'Do you think I can POSSIBLY reach your arm ?' as he held his elbow crooked to about the level of her shoulder.