I daresay you noticed that." "I noticed that it is very much to Hurst's advantage that the body has not been found." "Yes, of course.

But there are some other points that are very significant.

However, it would be premature to discuss the terms of the will until we have seen the actual document or a certified copy." "If there is a copy extant," I said, "I will try to get hold of it.
Bellingham is terribly afraid of being suspected of a desire to get professional advice gratis." "That," said Thorndyke, "is natural enough, and not discreditable.

But you must overcome his scruples somehow.

I expect you will be able to.
You are a plausible young gentleman, as I remember of old, and you seem to have established yourself as quite the friend of the family." "They are rather interesting people," I explained; "very cultivated and with a strong leaning towards archaeology.