Why couldn't they wait till this fuss was over?
Why, sir, when I was twenty--" The Superintendent paused abruptly.
"Yes, sir ?" The Sergeant's manner was respectful and expectant.
"Never mind," said the Superintendent.

"Why rush the thing, I say ?" "Well, sir, I did hear that there was a sudden change in Cameron's home affairs in Scotland, sir.

His father died suddenly, I believe.

The estate was sold up and his sister, the only other child, was left all alone.

Cameron felt it necessary to get a home together--though I don't suppose he needed any excuse.