Waiting for the servant to leave before speaking

"Elizabeth, how long was that British Officer in

  your room before you called me hither?"

"I forget?"

"Yes, Henry is your pet,

  isn't he, mother.  Well,

  I heartily wish you

  would marry him!"

"Well, 'pon my word!"

"Madam?  A British Officer here to see you."

"Yes, I suppose now there's a peace, they'll be

calling on Major Littlebone every day to their compliments!"

"He's a Scot, Madam..."

"What's that?"

"He's trying to return the robe... HIS robe...

  no robe - never mind!"   Just send him

  around and tell Frederick to fetch his bag."