Swinburne, just undo Mr Greenwood." In a dazed and automatic way I released the little gentleman in the purple jacket, who did not seem to regard any of the proceedings as particularly sensible or brilliant.

The gigantic Burrows, on the other hand, was heaving with herculean laughter.
"Well," said Basil, in his cheeriest way, "I think we must be getting away.

We've so much enjoyed our evening.

Far too much regard for you to stand on ceremony.

If I may so express myself, we've made ourselves at home.