"I happen to know that Dartrey is committed to Miller." "I don't see how you can happen to know anything of the sort," Tallente declared, a little bluntly.

"In any case, Spencer, my political association or nonassociation with Miller is entirely my own affair, and you can hook it.

Remember me to all your people, and give my love to Muriel." "Nothing doing, eh ?" Williams observed, rising reluctantly to his feet.
"You have perception," Tallente replied.
"The Chief was afraid you might be a little difficult about an interview.

Those pressmen are an infernal nuisance, anyway.

What about sneaking into Downing Street at about midnight, in a cloak and slouch hat, eh ?" "Too much of the cinema about you, young fellow," Tallente scoffed.
"Run along now.