I won't answer for when I can be back.' ...

As she made no answer, he asked sharply: 'Do you understand, Biddy ?' 'Yes, of course.

I have no doubt, Colin, that you'll find it all highly stimulating.

And perhaps you will be able to shoot somebody with a clear conscience, which will be more stimulating still.

Really Mr Maule, you are lucky to have come in for a civil war--I heard that in South America that was your particular interest.