"I'd better be at work.

Give me two hours," were his parting words to Mr.Ransom.

"By that time I'll either be back or telephone you.

You had better stay here; she may return.
Though I don't think that likely," he muttered as he passed the manager.
At the door he stopped.

"You can't tell me the color of that veil ?" "No." "Look about the room, sir.