"How could I?
I never guessed--this!" Her three listeners were all surprised by the tragic note in her voice.
There was a momentary silence.

Then Charlie made a fierce attempt to wrest himself free.
"You infernal idiots!" he exclaimed violently.

"Fisher, if you interfere with me any more I--I'll punch your head! Bertie, don't be such a fool!" He shook them off with an angry effort.

Fisher laughed quietly.
"You can't always hide your light, my dear fellow," he observed.

"If you will do impossible things, you will have to put up with the penalty of being occasionally found out." "Silly ass!" commented Bertie.