The Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange Voyage

"Luke!" "Yes, Mr. Stillwell." "Why didn't you sweep and dust the office this morning?" "I did, sir." "You did!" "Yes, sir." "You did!" repeated the gentleman, who, I may as well state, was my esteemed uncle. "I must say, young man, that lately you have falsified to an astonishing degree." "Excuse me, but I have not falsified-not to my knowledge, sir." "Stop; don't contradict me--" "I am telling the truth, sir." "Stop, I tell you! I will not have it! Look here, and then dare to tell me that this office has seen the touch of a broom or duster this day!"