But dear me,' said Brass, 'what a time Mr Richard is gone! A sad loiterer to be sure! Will you mind the office one minute, while I run up-stairs?
Only one minute.

I'll not detain you an instant longer, on any account, Kit.' Talking as he went, Mr Brass bustled out of the office, and in a very short time returned.

Mr Swiveller came back, almost at the same instant; and as Kit was leaving the room hastily, to make up for lost time, Miss Brass herself encountered him in the doorway.
'Oh!' sneered Sally, looking after him as she entered.

'There goes your pet, Sammy, eh ?' 'Ah! There he goes,' replied Brass.

'My pet, if you please.