I can only state the fact.

They retired together; and remained a weary long time shut up from all mortal intrusion.

When they came out, Mr.Superintendent was excited, and Mr.Sergeant was yawning.
"The Sergeant wishes to see Miss Verinder's sitting-room," says Mr.
Seegrave, addressing me with great pomp and eagerness.

"The Sergeant may have some questions to ask.

Attend the Sergeant, if you please!" While I was being ordered about in this way, I looked at the great Cuff.
The great Cuff, on his side, looked at Superintendent Seegrave in that quietly expecting way which I have already noticed.