"I must get away for a week or two as soon as we've signed." "Yes, but look here." Warburton stood before him, hands on hips, regarding him gravely, and speaking with decision.

"I don't quite understand you.

You're not like yourself.

Is there anything you're keeping from me ?" "Nothing--nothing whatever, I assure you, Warburton." But Will was only half satisfied.
"You have no doubts of Applegarth ?" "Doubts!" cried the other.

"Not a shadow of doubt of any sort, I declare and protest.