'I suppose I'm in a dreadful state towards the end I almost ran.

I was so afraid lest I should miss breakfast, and you can't imagine how hungry I am.

Is that oatmeal porridge you are eating, Mr.Wilfrid?
Oh, do let me have some; how delicious it will be!' 'Nonsense, Beatrice,' interposed Mrs.Rossall.

'Let Mr.Athel give you some of that pate, or will you have--' 'I've been a vegetarian for a month,' was the reply.
'You don't mean it ?' 'Most strictly.

No--eggs are not permitted; only the feebler school allows them.