I received the impression that he knew more secrets than he could tell should he talk down all the years that might be left him.

He was the sort of man in whom nearly every one confides.
"We're after Tippoo Tib's ivory!" said Fred, plunging into the middle of things.

"Monty has gone to drive a bargain with the King of Belgium.

Do you think it's a wild goose chase ?" Courtney chuckled.

"No," he said.