I did not know what to do for the best.

Every one at the Hall, including Mr.David himself, would have proved that I was a liar with respect to his two earlier arrivals and his departure by the 5.58.I did not see what I would accomplish except to arouse a strong suspicion that I had been drinking." "Which would be unjustifiable ?" The stationmaster regained his dignity.
"I have been a teetotaler, sir, for more than twenty years." "You are sure you are making no mistake ?" "Nothing of the kind, sir.

I must have been very much mistaken, but I did not think so at the time, and it bothered me more than enough.

If my evidence promised to be of any service to Mr.David, no consideration would have kept me back.

As it was--" "You thought it would damage him ?" "I'm afraid that was my idea." "I agree with you.