So many more tubs, so many more carriers; so many more carriers, so much the more risk of including an informer.
One hundred carriers, say, I can lay hands on, knowing them all for tried men.

Beyond that number I rely on recommendations, often carelessly given.

The risk is more than trebled.

And then, the fact of my being Mayor--" "I should have thought it lessened the risk." "In a way, yes.

But in case of miscarriage, the consequences must be more severe.