The mere telling of his uncanny experience had a soothing effect.

He nonchalantly readjusted his watch and chain, and noted the time.
"I have gone far beyond my stipulated half hour," he said, forcing a deprecatory smile.
"Yes; far beyond, indeed.

You carried me back to 1763, but Heaven alone knows when you will end." "Will you take up my case ?" "Can you doubt it?
Do you think I would throw aside the most remarkable criminal puzzle I have ever tackled ?" "Mr.Brett, I cannot find words to thank you.

If you succeed--and you inspire me with confidence--Helen and I will strive to merit your lifelong friendship." "Miss Layton knows the whole of your story, of course ?" "Yes; she and my father only.

I must inform you that I had never heard the full reason of the duel between the first Sir Alan and his nephew.