"But the unfortunate thing is that if Twitcher doesn't talk, this young fellow Roper will.

And, really, Lord Loudwater gave her ladyship quite enough trouble and unhappiness when he was alive without giving her more now that he's dead." "I may be able to induce William Roper to hold his tongue," said Mr.
Flexen dryly.

"Certainly his talking cannot do any good in any case.

And I have gathered that Lady Loudwater has suffered quite enough already from her husband." "I'm sure she has; and I do hope you will be able to keep that young man quiet," said Mrs.Carruthers, moving towards the door.

As she opened it, she paused and said: "Will you be here to lunch, Mr.Flexen ?" "To lunch and probably all the afternoon." He hesitated and added: "It would be rather an advantage if I could sleep here, too.