He did not understand or care about my old environment any more than I understood--or cared about his.

So we agreed to bury our respective pasts in oblivion.

Don't you think it was a good plan ?' 'Quite admirable.

I admire your mutual courage in adopting it.' 'You think so! It has its drawbacks, though,' said McKeith dryly.

'I must apologise for having left you to announce yourself.