"I am long-suffering, but I cannot tolerate the ancient quality of your puns." "Most spinsters are that way," retorted Lieutenant Wingate.

"Tom, have you any orders for me?
I suppose I shall have to act as guardian for your wife while you are absent from this outfit.

If you have half as difficult a time managing her as I do, I don't envy you your lot.

The only bright spot in the situation is that I have to put up with her peculiarities for the duration of this journey only.

You are in for life." "Hippy, I am ashamed of you," rebuked Nora Wingate.
"Thank you.