"A drop of gin, now, is more in my line, since you're so kind.

Ah, well, in any case, sir, this here is a very unfortunate affair.
I'm a deal upset by it--I am indeed!" Copplestone rang the bell, gave orders for Mr.Chatfield's suitable entertainment with gin and cigars, and making an end of his dinner, drew up a chair to the fire opposite his visitor.
"You are upset, Mr.Chatfield ?" he remarked.

"Now, why ?" Chatfield sipped his gin and water, and flourished a cigar with a comprehensive wave of his big fat hand.
"Oh, in general, sir!" he said.

"Things like this here are not pleasant to have in a quiet, respectable community like ours.

There's very wicked people in this world, mister, and they will not control what's termed the unruly member.