It is true that she suggested the place on this occasion; but by accepting it we make it ours.

Moreover, she will not be able to understand our reason for doing so, and her own bad conscience--if she has any, bad or good--and her own fears and doubts will play our game for us.

No, my dear boy, let us accept, by all means." Adam said nothing, but silently held out his hand, which his companion shook: no words were necessary.
When it was getting near tea-time, Mimi asked Sir Nathaniel how they were going.
"We must make a point of going in state.

We want all possible publicity." Mimi looked at him inquiringly.

"Certainly, my dear, in the present circumstances publicity is a part of safety.