I have been given to understand by a person who knows, that if this man should die, notwithstanding the circumstances of the case, you might find yourself in an exceedingly awkward position.

If I might venture, therefore, to give you a word of disinterested advice, I would suggest that you return to England at once, if only for a week or so." His eyes had narrowed.

Through his spectacles he was watching intently for the effect of his words.

Hunterleys, however, only nodded thoughtfully, as though to some extent impressed by the advice he had received.
"Very likely you are right," he admitted.

"I will discuss the matter with my wife." "She is playing over there," Draconmeyer pointed out.