"Names, especially modern ones, destroy romance.

Even the Georgian method of using initials, or leaving out vowels, lend an air of intrigue to the veriest balderdash." "But no one can overhear us," was the somewhat surprised comment.
"How true!" said Furneaux.

"Pardon me, Miss Martin.

Tell the story in your own way." Doris had a good memory.

She was invariably letter-perfect in a play after a couple of rehearsals, and could prompt others if they faltered.
The detective listened in silence while she repeated the conversation between Siddle and herself.