"And look here, Mr.Romilly, in any case I want you to lunch with me at the club.

My car shall come round and fetch you at any time you say." "Sorry," Philip replied.

"I am very busy this morning, and I am engaged for lunch." "Oh, come, that's too bad," the other protested, "I really want to have a chat with you on business matters, Mr.Romilly.Will you spare me half an hour if I come round ?" "Tell me exactly what it is you want ?" Philip insisted.
"Oh! just the usual thing," was the cheerful answer.

"We hear you are off to America on a buying tour.

Our last advices don't indicate a very easy market over there.