Look here Bates," he added emphatically, "I hope you won't lend an ear to this nonsense.

You've seen no Chinamen, I supposed ?" "No, sir." "If you do see one, tell me, and I'll get to know his business, pretty quick." "Yes, sir." "Any letters ?" "Three, sir, and a small parcel.

I put them on your table.

Shall I get you something, sir ?" "No, thanks.

I've just had a huge supper.