At the same time, it is possible that you may hesitate to trust a man who is not yet able to admit you to his confidence.

The perilous position in which I stand obliges me to ask for two or three days more of delay, before I can safely make an appointment with you.

Pray be patient--and on no account apply for advice or protection to the police." "Those last words," Sir Giles declared, "are conclusive! The sooner I am under the care of the law the better.

Take my card to the police-office." "May I say a word first, sir ?" "Do you mean that you don't agree with me ?" "I mean that." "You were always an obstinate man Dennis; and it grows on you as you get older.

Never mind! Let's have it out.