'Have you heard about Doherty ?' Hyacinth knew no one called Doherty.

He said so, and tried to escape, but Halloran held him fast.
'Not know Doherty! How's that?
I thought you were in all dear Finola's secrets.

Faith! I heard you were going out to fight for the Boers yourself.

I didn't believe it, of course.

You wouldn't be such a fool.