"It is almost out of the question to act like brother and sister after all we've been through to-night." "Now, tell me all about it.

How did it all work out for you," he asked eagerly.
"Well, it was all very simple--although I was frightened half to death--until I drove up to the spot where you saw me a little while ago.
I thought it would be wise to take a look around before I tried to go aboard.

Just as I left the cab a man rushed past me and I flew back into my seat like a bullet.

He was a tall, slouchy fellow, with a sly look.
All at once it came to me that he was a detective.

You know, they're always mysterious looking.