The professor: "We'll not pursue that subject.

You might tell us, incidentally, what a trochaic foot is ?--Yes .-- And who wrote that 'Forest primeval' you just scanned ?--Certainly--That will do, I think.

Oh, by the way, who was Becky Sharp ?--The most desirable woman in 'Vanity Fair,' eh?
I may be half inclined to agree with you, but I was asking who, not what.

Good afternoon.

You have passed your examination in English literature.