Its father didn't mention it to me." "It's a wise father that knows his own child," said the nurse, with prompt sarcasm.
"I think they should have prepared me for this," growled he.

"Is it supposed to be mine?
Does--does Mrs.Medcroft know about it ?" "You mean, about the baby, sir?
Of course she does.

It's hers.

Please don't look so odd, sir.

My word, sir, I didn't know you didn't know it, sir.