It would puzzle me to tell you, it would by Gad.

I wanted a little inspiration, a little freshening up, a little change of ideas, and-- 'Pon my soul and honour,' said the military gentleman, checking himself and looking round the room, 'what a devilish classical thing this is! by Gad, it's quite Minervian.' 'It'll look well enough when it comes to be finished,' observed Mrs Jarley.
'Well enough!' said Mr Slum.

'Will you believe me when I say it's the delight of my life to have dabbled in poetry, when I think I've exercised my pen upon this charming theme?
By the way--any orders?
Is there any little thing I can do for you ?' 'It comes so very expensive, sir,' replied Mrs Jarley, 'and I really don't think it does much good.' 'Hush! No, no!' returned Mr Slum, elevating his hand.

'No fibs.

I'll not hear it.