I'll send one of my boys over to-morrow with a bunch of mint.

Telephone up to the bungalow when you need more.

By the way," dropping into a curiously reflective air, "may I ask why Lady Deppingham is permitted to ride alone through the unfrequented and perilous parts of the island ?" The question was directed to her solicitor, who stared hard for a moment before replying.
"Perilous?
What do you mean ?" "Just this, Mr.Saunders," said the Enemy, leaning forward earnestly.
"I'm not responsible for the acts of these islanders.

You'll admit that there is some justification in their contention that the island and its treasures may be snatched away from them, by some hook or crook.

Well, there are men among them who would not hesitate to dispose of one or both of the heirs if they could do it without danger to their interests.
What could be more simple, Mr.Saunders, than the death of Lady Deppingham if her horse should stumble and precipitate her to the bottom of one of those deep ravines?
She wouldn't be alive to tell how it really happened and there would be no other witnesses.