Audiobook Dictation: “My dear Mr. Merrick! he exclaimed…”

"My dear Mr. Merrick!" he exclaimed, "I'm delighted and honored to see you here. Come to my room at once. A great surprise and pleasure, sir! Thomas, I'm engaged!" This last was directed at the head of the amazed porter, who, as the door slammed in his face, nodded solemnly and remarked: Drat these 'ere billionaires! Why don't they dress like decent people?" Uncle John had been advised by Patsy where to go for a good cheap luncheon; but he did not heed her admonition.