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3. “I wanted to read all about the Wolverhampton murder, and I borrowed your Times. I
brought them back again. I knew you wouldn’t mind.”
“But I do mind. I mind very much.” MROS , 106

4. “Well, if it doesn’t last you’ll have the consolation of saying “I told you so” ”, I said.
“I promise you I’ll never do that.” MROS , 333
5. You know that I only ask to be allowed to love and serve you. MROS , 211
6. Oh, don’t laugh at me now. I beseech you to be serious. MROS Rain, 173
7. I assure you, I can be just as solemn in a pareo and a wreath of roses, as in a high
hat and a cut away coat. MROS Rain, 207
8. Say, I’m sorry for what I said to you the other day, and for-for every then else. I guess
I was a bit lit up. I beg pardon. MROS Rain, 70
9. I resign in your favour, Bateman. You are the better man. MROS Rain, 206
10. I must ask you to excuse me. I have an engagement. Please give my respects to Mrs.
Macphail. MROS Rain, 68
11. - Has Marion told you my news ?
- I must congratulate you. MROS Rain, 323
12. May I ask why you’re going to marry this young man ? MROS Rain, 328

I guess – 45, 53, 64, 67, 75, 168, 173, 184, 185, 193, 197, 246, 249.
I think – 45, 46, 51, 65, 66, 111, 118, 125, 170, 329, 330, 335.
I hope – 51, 324.
I suppose – 60, 110, 135, 169, 170, 185, 189, 211, 326, 334.
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(Sh FC)

1. May I say how deeply I feel the kindness with which I have been overwhelmed since
my accident? I can truthfully declare that I am glad it happened. (Sh FC)
2. I respectfully suggest that a thorough investigation into the truth of this miracle be
proposed to a comittee of Protestant gentlemen. (Sh FC)
3. I expect to find Miss Reilly a perfect lady; and I strongly advise you to come and have
another look at her before you make up your mind about her. (Sh FC)
4. I shall bid you farewell in any case, because I have already spoken quite
enough…(Sh FC)
5. Bedad. I’m sorry for years poor brother, Mister Keegan; but I recommend you to him
with a couple of fried eggs for your breakfast tomorrow.., (Sh FC) 131

6. I swear never to mention his name again. I beg your pardon for what I said., (Sh FC)
198
7. I insist : it will give me the greatest pleasure, I assure you. (Sh FC) 125
8. I don’t propose that you should emit or slur anything, but only that you should do it with
the utmost economy of time (Sh FC) 322
9. Goodbye all of you. (Sh FC), 314
10. And so goodbye until next time and good luck to you! (Sh FC) , 306

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