"I'm sure Freddie heard part of what you said.

Do be careful.
She's going to reveal the whole plot to Mrs.Odell-Carney just as soon as Roxbury gives the word--treating it as a very clever and necessary ruse, don't you see.

Mrs.Odell-Carney will be implored to aid in the deception for a few days, and she'll consent, because she's really quite a bit of a sport.

At the psychological moment the Rodneys will be told.
That places Mrs.Odell-Carney in the position of being an abettor or accomplice: she's had the distinction of being a sharer in a most glorious piece of strategy.

Don't you see how charmingly it will all work in the end ?" "What are you two whispering about ?" demanded Freddie Ulstervelt noisily, patience coming to an end.
"Wha--what the devil is that to--" began Brock furiously.