"Indeed, I hope you are going to live, sir." "Thanks!" said Kent dryly.

"Where is Cardigan ?" "The Inspector sent a messenger for him, sir.

I think he has gone to see him.

Are your eggs properly done, sir ?" "Mercer, if you ever worked in a butler's pantry, for the love of heaven forget it now!" exploded Kent, "I want you to tell me something straight out.

How long have I got ?" Mercer fidgeted for a moment, and a shade or two more of the red went out of his face.