Many a man has been hung on less.

I am not going to tell them; perhaps not ever.
I shall wait and keep my eyes open, and bring them, if I can, to certainties.

Time enough to talk then, or keep silent, as circumstances may dictate." "And you tell me you were not near the place at the time of the accident ?" "_I_ wasn't," replied Mr.Pike, with emphasis.
"Who was ?" "That's my secret.

And as I've a little matter of business on hand to-night, I don't care to be further delayed, if it's all the same to you, neighbour.

And instead of your accusing me of prowling about the mill again, perhaps you'll just give a thought occasionally to what I have now said, keeping it to yourself.