To their manhood the plan was repugnant, and in spite of Mandy's arguments and entreaties was rejected.
"It is the better plan, Mrs.Cameron," said the Inspector kindly, "but we cannot, you must see we cannot, adopt it." "You mean you will not," cried Mandy indignantly, "just because you are stupid stubborn men!" And she proceeded to argue the matter all over again with convincing logic, but with the same result.

There are propositions which do not lend themselves to the arbitrament of logic with men.

When the safety of their women is at stake they refuse to discuss chances.

In such a case they may be stupid, but they are quite immovable.
Blocked by this immovable stupidity, Mandy yielded her ground, but only to attempt a flank movement.
"Let me go with you on your reconnoitering expedition," she pleaded.
"Rather, let US go, Allan, you and I together, to see the boy.

I am really sorry for that boy.