"Say, but I 'm glad to see you, old man.

Supposed it was some bore wanting to talk business, and this happens to be my busy night.

By Jove, thought I never was going to break away from this confounded desk--always like that when a fellow has a date.

How are you, anyhow?
Looking fine as a fiddle.

In shape to kick the pigskin at this minute, I 'll bet a hundred.