we are owed

It is the Protestant thing to do (give me your arm). Pismires do it for one another. I have seen slugs do it. [Miss Fitt proffers her arm].

from All That Fall by Samuel Beckett

I start eating my doily instead of thin bread and butter.

from All That Fall by Samuel Beckett

Mr Barrell (testily). What is it, Mrs. Rooney, I have my work to do.

from All That Fall by Samuel Beckett