I've called as a matter of principle.

I'm not angry; it's the principle of the thing.' 'My dear Mr Levi,' said Racksole, 'I assure you that, having let the Gold Room to a private individual for a private entertainment, I should never dream of doing what you suggest.' 'Straight ?' asked Mr Sampson Levi, using his own picturesque language.
'Straight,' said Racksole smiling.
'There was a gent present at my ball that I didn't ask.

I've got a wonderful memory for faces, and I know.

Several fellows asked me afterwards what he was doing there.

I was told by someone that he was one of your waiters, but I didn't believe that.