I propose to follow her example if the company will excuse me.

I only put in two hours last night, and may have to attend another case to-night.

Here, Ratcliffe, you can have my chair." "Are you coming down to dinner ?" asked Olga.
"I am," he said.
"Because you needn't.

I can send it up." "Thanks! I'll come down," said Max.
He turned away towards the house, but stopped abruptly as Violet suddenly sauntered forth.

She was yawning as she came.
"Good people, pray excuse me! I'm always sleepy after a motor-run.