supercilious.
'I beg your pardon,' said Rosie indigantly, 'to whom am I speaking?'
'Hubert Hoitytoity, Madam. Investigating racketeering and criminal operations.'
Now Rosie, usually the sweetest and most obliging lady you could ever meet, was annoyed. Hubert had clearly crossed a line.
'I'll thank you kindly NOT to address me as Madam! I am NOT and have NEVER been, a brothel keeper! And I have never heard of the establishment you are referring to. Please don't call again!' And she did what many of us do when faced with an unsolicited call, she ...