Sir Leicester, deeming it time to dismiss the officer, here majestically interposes with the words, "Very good. Thank you!" and also with a wave of his hand, implying not only that there is an end of the discourse, but that if high families fall into low habits they must take the consequences. "You will not forget, officer," he adds with condescension, "that I am at your disposal when you please."
Mr. Bucket (still grave) inquires if to-morrow morning, now, would suit, in case he should be as for'ard as he expects to be. Sir Leicester replies, "All times are alike to me." Mr. Bucket makes his three bows and is withdrawing when a forgotten point occurs to him.
"Might I ask, by the by," he says in a low voice, cautiously returning, "who posted the reward-bill on the staircase."
"I ordered it to be put up there," replies Sir Leicester.
"Would it be considered a liberty, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet, if I was to ask you why?"

Sir Leicester, deeming it time to dismiss the officer, here majestically interposes with, "Very good. Thank you!" and with a wave of his hand.
Mr. Bucket (still grave) inquires if tomorrow morning would suit, if he is then as for'ard as he expects to be.
Sir Leicester replies, "All times are alike to me." Mr. Bucket bows and is withdrawing when a forgotten point occurs to him.
"Might I ask, by the by, who posted the reward-bill on the staircase?"
"I ordered it to be put up there," replies Sir Leicester.
"Would it be considered a liberty, Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet, if I was to ask you why?"
