"If you know where he is, you ought to be with him yourself instead of down here.

You are paid to conduct the case.

How do you know that your man may not bungle it, and that we may not lose him again ?" His tone was so rude and his manner so aggressive, that his niece was about to protest.

I made a sign to her, however, not to do so.
"I don't think you need be afraid, Mr.Kitwater," I said more soothingly than I felt.

"My man is a very clever and reliable fellow, and you may be sure that, having once set eyes on Mr.Hayle, he will not lose sight of him again.