"Curiously enough he had with him what seemed to be a large plan of the castle, and as we went from room to room he compared it with his plan.

He was here for hours, and told me he wanted to make a thorough examination of the place and didn't want to be disturbed.

He also said that he might probably take the place for next season, if he liked it.

I think, however, he only told me this because he thought I would be more patient while he took his measurements and made his investigations.

He was here from twelve till nearly six o'clock, and went through every room, even up to the turrets." "He came into this room, I suppose ?" "Yes, sir," she responded, with just a slight hesitation, I thought.
"This was the room where he stayed the longest.