I have not forgotten the old Eton days." "I tell you what, Jennings, I won't stand this talk from any man.

Are you here as a gentleman or as a detective ?" "As both, I hope," replied the other dryly, "but are we not wasting valuable time?
If you wish to go out this evening, the sooner we get to business the better.

Will you answer my questions ?" "I must know what they are first," said Cuthbert defiantly.
Jennings looked irritated.

"If you won't treat me properly, I may as well leave the matter alone," he said coldly.

"My position is quite unpleasant enough as it is.