I shall come at once to the station, if you will be kind enough to stop there until I arrive." "The Princess von Steinheimer is waiting for me in her carriage outside, and I do not wish to delay her any longer." "Then let me implore you not to give up your researches." "Why?
Amateur efforts are so futile, you know, when compared with the labours of the regular force." "Oh, my dear young lady, you must pardon an old man for what he said in a thoughtless moment.

If you knew how many useless amateurs meddle in our very difficult business you would excuse me.

Are you quite convinced of what you have told me, that the gold is in the rubbish heap ?" "Perfectly.

I will leave for you at the office here the analysis made by Herr Feltz, and if I can assist you further, it must be on the distinct understanding that you are not to interfere again with whatever I may do.

Your conduct in going to Herr Feltz to-night after you had left me, and commanding him not to give me any information, I should hesitate to characterize by its right name.