Let bygones be bygones.

They live in Hamilton Place.' 'Oh yes....Park Lane ?' 'I told you he was doing very well, and his wife has private means.' 'Mother,' Archie began again, like a litany, 'can I have your long buttonhook?
I know where it is.' 'No, Archie, certainly not; you can't fasten laced boots with a buttonhook....

Well, that will be fun, Bruce.' 'I believe they're going to have games after dinner,' said Bruce.

'All very jolly--musical crambo--that sort of thing....

What shall you wear, Edith ?' 'Mother, do let me have your long buttonhook.