He did not want to smoke, but could occupy some time by filling his pipe, and did so with slow deliberation.

Then he let the match go out as an idea dawned on him.

The bottle had been put there with an object.
Wilkinson hated Sadie.

He had struck at her and injured Helen, but had plotted a harder blow.

The plot had, however, miscarried, for Charnock almost forgot his pain in his fury.