But bear in mind that if I ask you or Adam to do anything, do not lose a second in the doing of it.

We must try to pass off such moments with an appearance of unconcern.

In all probability, nothing requiring such care will occur.

The White Worm will not try force, though she has so much of it to spare.

Whatever she may attempt to-day, of harm to any of us, will be in the way of secret plot.