"If I made any unfortunate allusions, you must overlook them.

You must have seen that I wasn't altogether responsible." "I did," Blake answered curtly.

"If we are to remain friends, you'd better understand that I can't tolerate any further mention of the matter you talked about." "Sorry," responded Benson, giving him a keen glance.

"Though I don't think you have much cause to be touchy about it, I'll try to remember." "Then I'd like you to know my partner, Mr.Harding, who has agreed to a suggestion I'm going to make.

We want you to come with us on a trip to the northern bush." "Thanks," said Benson, shaking hands with Harding.