He said: "Come, play out your jest, Miss Hawkins.

I can't understand what you are contriving--but it seems to entertain you--so please, go on." "I will, I assure you; but I hope to make the matter entertaining to you, too.

Your private secretary never copied your speech." "Indeed?
Really you seem to know my affairs better than I do myself." "I believe I do.

You can't name your own amanuensis, Mr.Trollop." "That is sad, indeed.

Perhaps Miss Hawkins can ?" "Yes, I can.