"You are thinking of burglars," he added, with a smile.

"You need not be apprehensive; the safe is a remarkably good one; one of the best, I believe, and I carry the key about with me always.

I have it on my watch-chain.

I don't think the most modern and scientific burglar could break open the safe; at any rate, he could not do so without making a noise which someone in the house would hear.

Oh, they are quite secure from burglars, believe me, Miriam." "I am glad," she said, almost inaudibly.