He was always about--always.

Of course, he rode a good deal, though." "He did, did he ?" said Mr.Flexen quickly.
"Every afternoon and most mornings." That was important.

Mr.Flexen thought that he might not have to go very far afield to find the woman who had been quarrelling with Lord Loudwater at a few minutes past eleven the night before.

She probably lived within an easy ride of the Castle.
"I'm very much obliged to you for helping me so readily in such distressing circumstances," he said in a grateful voice as he rose.

"If anything further occurs to you that may throw any light on the matter, you might let me hear it with as little delay as possible." "I will," said Olivia.