"I think I can make use of you--justify your presence, that is.

Tell your chauffeur to wait for us at 42d Street." Off went Brodie, jubilant at the prospect of his services being in requisition again.

He had not yet learnt the application to all things mundane of Disraeli's quip that it is the unexpected which happens.
"Now, I want you two gentlemen to attend closely to what I have to say," said Steingall seriously, placing himself between them, so that his words might not reach other ears than those for which they were intended.

"Mr.Hunter's murder has passed long ago out of the common class of crimes.

It will be inquired into thoroughly, of course, and punishment will be dealt out impartially to those responsible for its commission.