I imagine you'll get a straight hint to quit." "You talked about another plan," Shillito remarked.
"On the whole, I think the plan I've indicated will work.

If it does not and you speak to any member of Mrs.Cartwright's family, I'll thrash you on the veranda when people are about.

I won't state my grounds for doing so; they ought to be obvious." Shillito looked at the other hand.

Cartwright's eyes were bloodshot, his face was going purple, and he thrust out his heavy chin.

Shillito thought he meant all he said, and his threat carried weight.