"What brought you to this strange corner of the world ?" "Believe me," the spluttering voice replied, "I am not here of my own will.

You can bet your tintype on that, Mr.Washington Arch, or Mr.
Hoffman House Bar, or Mr.Flatiron Building." "Your mode of address is somewhat obsolete," I ventured.

"Changes have taken place." "Yes, I know.

You want to be strictly up-to-date, like all the rest of the New Yorkers.

As you say, changes have taken place.