) Well, you see, if
you can
remember
so far back as that, I couldn't, in common politeness,
refuse the offer.
Kipling - Poems
Capt. G. Ssssteady! I've a notion that a friend of yours is looking at
you.
Mrs. H. He! I hate him. He introduced you to me.
Capt. G. (Aside.) And some people would like women to assist in making
the laws. Introduction to imply condonement. (Aloud.
) Well, you see, if
you can
remember
so far back as that, I couldn't, in common politeness,
refuse the offer.
Mrs. H. In common politeness I--We have got beyond that!
Capt. G. (Aside.) Old ground means fresh trouble. (Aloud.) On my honor--
