This looked like business, and the Duke rose.

He got away rather awkwardly.

As usual, he departed to wreak vengeance on Mr.
Barker.
"Barker," he began with emphasis, "you are an ass." "I know it," said Barker, with humility.

"I have been saying it over to myself for a quarter of an hour, and it is quite true.

Say it again; it does me good." "Oh, that is all.