Don't say I said you did.

You'll come back quietly, I hope ?' 'Of course I will,' returned Kit.

'Why not ?' 'To be sure!' said Brass.

'Why not?
I hope there may turn out to be no why not.

If you knew the trouble I've been in, this morning, through taking your part, Christopher, you'd be sorry for it.' 'And I am sure you'll be sorry for having suspected me sir,' replied Kit.