In point of fact," Vanderbank pursued, "I DON'T call Mrs.Brookenham by her Christian name." Mr.Longdon's clear eyes were searching.

"Unless in speaking of her to others ?" He seemed really to wish to know.
Vanderbank was but too ready to satisfy him.

"I dare say we seem to you a vulgar lot of people.

That's not the way, I can see, you speak of ladies at Beccles." "Oh if you laugh at me--!" And his visitor turned off.
"Don't threaten me," said Vanderbank, "or I WILL send away the cab.

Of course I know what you mean.