He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. […] But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […].

I've been rejected three times this week.

You better cut back on that wacky tabaccy, I cautioned.

Did you get ick all over my things? Should I walk myself through a car wash on the way home?