There is no use in our talking about the matter here.

Let us follow Stratton, and see what comes of the interview." "I think I prefer to go alone," said Brenton, coldly.
"Oh, as you like, as you like," answered the other, shortly.

"I thought you wanted my help in this affair; but if you don't, I am sure I shan't intrude." "That's all right," said Brenton; "come along.

By the way, Speed, what do you think of that line of defence ?" "Well, I don't know enough of the circumstances of the case to know what to think of it.

It seems to me rather a good line." "It can't be a good line when it is not true.