"How long has it taken you to organise this flattering reception, I should like to know ?" "I really have nothing to do with other persons' arrangements," said the captain.

"If they happen to be out, it's not my concern." "But it's mine.

You ought to have sent the heir down to meet me--I've not seen him yet--and had those girls of yours here to give me afternoon tea.

Where are they ?" The captain attempted to explain.
"That won't do for me," said the visitor, "not by any means.

They should have been on the spot.