I carried out the invitations four days ago." "You surprise me!" said I, dropping my knife and fork.

"Four days ago--and I know nothing about it.

That is something new." "It is young Mr.Moncton's doings, sir.

The party is given in honour of his return.

Says Mr.Theophilus to the Guv'nor, says he, 'I shall say nothing to Geoffrey, about it.