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Question
There are some dialogues that are short, but quite effective. They give us enjoyment and add beauty to the main story. Find some more from the text.
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Solution
Some examples of effective dialogues from the text are:
- I‘d know him a mile off
- What‘s that to you?
- What sort is he?
- Come back, is it, Sergeant?
- Do you say so?
- Take a draw yourself?
- It‘ll quiet you.
- Never fear, I won‘t.
- It‘s no business of yours
- It‘s a pity!
- I‘m obliged to you.
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