That would be painful.

Ah, Teddy, my boy, what a nice, respectable family man you are, to be sure!" With which acknowledgment Mr Ratman, in capital spirits, returned to his room.

On the way he encountered Tom, who, being of a forgiving disposition, owed him no grudge for the trouble that had occurred at breakfast-time.
"Hullo, Mr Ratty!" said the boy; "going out?
Aren't you looking forward to the party to-night?
I am.

Only I'm afraid they'll make a mess of it among them.

Auntie's ill and in bed, Rosalind and Roger are spooning about in the grounds, Armstrong's got the dismals, and the governor's not to be disturbed.