But I've had it for a long time....

What d'you think, Archie ?" "My good chap--" "Yes, I know; leave all that out.

We'll take that as read.

What comes next ?" Archie looked at him a moment.
"How d'you mean?
Do you mean, do I approve ?" "Well, I didn't mean that," admitted Dick.

"I meant, how'd I better set about it ?" Archie's face froze ever so slightly.