Why should they?
It is a bold thing for _you_ to come and ask it." "Did he come by his death fairly ?" whispered the man.
"Good heavens!" exclaimed the butler, stepping back aghast.

"I don't think you know what you are talking about.

Who would harm Lord Hartledon ?" "Let me see him," implored the man.

"It can't hurt him or anybody else.
Only just for a minute, sir, in your presence.

And if it's ever in my power to do you a good turn, Mr.Hedges, I'll do it.