The distant sound of a door closed softly came to us through the stillness of the night.

John Jago had re-entered the house.
Now that he was out of hearing, Naomi spoke to me very earnestly: "Don't suppose, sir, I have any secrets with _him_," she said.

"I know no more than you do what he wants with me.

I have half a mind not to keep the appointment when ten o'clock comes.

What would you do in my place ?" "Having made the appointment," I answered, "it seems to be due to yourself to keep it.