I felt a brute, I tell you.

But, as I pointed out to you, something of the sort was necessary." Mr.Taynton suddenly dropped his slightly clerical manner.
"You have done excellently, my dear friend," he said.

"And as you pointed out to me, it was indeed necessary to do something of the sort.

I think by now, your revelations have already begun to take effect.

Yes, I think I will take a little brandy and soda.