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THE DIARY OF A NOBODY. myself to be a party to such tomfoolery. If there is anything in it—which I doubt—it is nothing of any good, and I won't have it again. That is enough."

Mrs. James said: "I think, Mr. Pooter, you are rather over-stepping"

I said: " Hush, madam. I am master of this house—please understand that."

Mrs. James made an observation which I sincerely hope I was mistaken in. I was in such a rage I could not quite catch what she said. But if I thought she said what it sounded like, she should never enter the house again. 237