Ruth Rendell Mysteries1987

Arnold Cottle:
[Talking about his unsubtle romantic advances to Cecil] Look, the mam sa'b and I are going great guns.

Hugh Branksome:
How much do you want to keep away from her?

Arnold Cottle:
[Moving away from the car so Cecily won't hear] Come 'ere. Look, there's something you ought to know. I had Cecie's knickers off regular before you even got to her bra strap. You alway's had a second hand bite, Mate.

Hugh Branksome:
[Furious at the remark, he tries to hit Cottle, who counters and punches Hugh in the stomach, doubling him up with pain] Unh!

Arnold Cottle:
[Walking back into the car] Now let that be a lesson to you, and don't try it again. All right?