"He had the misfortune to lose his luggage.

He's one dishonest folk 'ud take advantage of." "Yes, one can see that with half an eye," Bunting agreed.
And then there was silence for a few moments, while Mrs.Bunting put down on a little bit of paper the things she wanted her husband to go out and buy for her.

She handed him the list, together with a sovereign.

"Be as quick as you can," she said, "for I feel a bit hungry.

I'll be going down now to see about Mr.Sleuth's supper.
He only wants a glass of milk and two eggs.