“Boffin at home?”

The servant replied that Mr Boffin was at home.

“He’ll do,” said Wegg, “though it ain’t what I call him.”

The servant inquired if they had any appointment?

“Now, I tell you what, young fellow,” said Wegg, “I won’t have it. This won’t do for me. I don’t want menials. I want Boffin.”