D'you think Grace Hyslop knew the job was put up ?" "I don't," said Vernon dryly.

"I reckon she was puzzled, but that's all.
You couldn't persuade Miss Hyslop her sister liked adventures in the dark.

Anyhow, the thing's done with.

We have got to let it go." They went off and Winter pondered.

Harry had got something of a knock.
Perhaps he was taking the proper line; anyhow, it was the line Harry would take, but Bob doubted.