Freeloader A friend of Marmaduke’ s is a friend of mine. Pickles I could tell, by Cretin’ s face, that Freeloader was just another acquaintance of Twaddle ' s for little Cecil to be jealous of. Twaddle Basil, this is Olaf Gallowsbird. Olaf is the head of R. I. P. Olaf- Basil. Freeloader So very pleased to make your acquaintance, Olaf. A friend of Marmaduke’ s is a friend of mine. Pickles Gallowsbird did not acknowledge him, but it was through ignorance rather than jealousy. Twaddle I have summoned you here, Good Sir, to assist in a matter of some delicacy. Pickles Twaddle addressed the crawly newcomer. Freeloader And most honoured, I am, to answer that appeal from such a distinguished person as yourself. Pickles Get on the higher step here, Perkin- I feel sick again. Twaddle Dear friend, due to an unfortunate altercation, our esteemed, leader of P. I. S.- Mister Davy Brudder, seems to have misplaced himself. Gallowsbird And he ' s got lost as well. Freeloader Davy Blubber! Mister David Blubber- now let me think. Yes Mister Blubber is an acquaintance of mine. Cretin His name is Brudder – MISTER DAVY BRUDDER. Pickles Freeloader gave Cretin a very dirty look. He didn ' t take kindly to being corrected by those he considered his inferiors. Freeloader And pray! How can I be of assistance- MISTER TWADDLE? Twaddle You reputation for being associated with those of high station and influence is well known, Sir. Perhaps, you would be kind enough to suggest someone who might act as mediator in this little matter concerning Mister Blubb- er- Brudder. Pickles Basil Freeloader took his time replying as he savoured the compliment. Freeloader Yes! Yes indeed. For a small consideration, that would be possible. Twaddle But of course! Of course! I would never approach such a distinguished businessman without firstly contemplating suitable reimbursement. Your time is precious. My time is precious. Time is money, when all is said and done. Freeloader In which case, I think, I would be safe in saying, we can work together, Mister Twaddle. Twaddle Duke! Duke to my friends. Freeloader You do me a great honour- Mister Duke. Twaddle
Twaddle- Mister Twaddle, the‘ Duke ' prefix is a sort of honorary title.