Reply #15: I have every confidence that the local constabulary will proceed with all due dispatch

[Ikonoklast]

in this manner, and apprehend the jackanape in short order, bringing him before the proper judicial authority and dispense a good measure of stern justice for his insolent behaviour.

Those members of the lower classes that feel that they may mingle about and rub shoulders with their betters in public places are one thing, but those that feel that they may abuse the privilege of association by becoming too familiar need a reminder of just where they come from.


Why, just the other day at an establishment I have frequented for many years, the shopkeep had the brass to address me by my Christian name!

Can you imagine such a thing?

I sternly reminded the man that I was to be addressed at all times as either "Mister", or "My Good Sir". He shamefully begged my pardon, and I grudgingly gave it.

I permitted him to still have my custom on a regular basis, as long as he remembered to keep his proper place.