That's what I intend to do now; so if any one annoys you in the slightest just let me know, and I'll put a stop to the performance at once." "Thanks; and now perhaps, as we've gone so far, you'll satisfy my curiosity a little further by explaining why you object to my presence here." "I don't object to it in the least.

I did once, as I said; but I don't now." "What has happened to change your views ?" "Now that is a question I can hardly answer without going into some very private and delicate matters which I am sure you would not care to discuss.

It wouldn't be pleasant for you if I talked about them.
You'd be sorry afterwards." "Would my peace of mind be affected ?" "Seriously.

That's the reason I won't go into the matter." "All the same," said the judge, "I think I'll hazard a guess about it.
Are these mysterious affairs you allude to in any way connected with Miss King ?" "I see," said Meldon, "that you've been talking it all over with her, and that's she given you a hint, so I need say no more." "Miss King's only idea," said the judge, "is that you think I'm likely to make myself objectionable in some way about the fishing.

It appears that there has been a dispute--" "That miserable business between Simpkins and the Major.