Pour me a cup, mother.

Where's 'Arry ?' 'Gone out, as usual.' 'And why are you having tea with your hat on, Princess ?' 'Because I'm in a hurry, if you must know everything.' Richard did not seek further information.

He drank his tea standing.

In five minutes Alice had bustled away for an evening with friends.

Mrs.
Mutimer cleared the table without speaking.
'Now get your sewing, mother, and sit down,' began Richard.