I might have known it would have come to nothing.

It's not the first time I've been treasure-hunting, but I'll swear it shall be the last.

I've had enough of these fooleries." A dangerous light was gathering in Kitwater's eyes.

He moreover threw down the iron bar as if in anticipation of trouble, and placed his fists defiantly on his hips.
"If you are going to talk like that, my boy," he began, with never a quaver in his voice, "it's best for us to understand each other straight off.

Once and for all let me tell you that I'll have none of your bounce.