"You, Phil, as all Redmond knows, entertain callers almost every evening.

Now, at Patty's Place we can't do that.

We have decided that we shall be at home to our friends on Friday evenings only.

If you come with us you'll have to abide by that rule." "Well, you don't think I'll mind that, do you?
Why, I'm glad of it.
I knew I should have had some such rule myself, but I hadn't enough decision to make it or stick to it.

When I can shuffle off the responsibility on you it will be a real relief.