I left my house at eight o'clock last night--I've been away all night--I got back at six o'clock this morning.

As soon as I heard what was afoot, I came straight here.

I put it to you, Mr.Mayor--if I'd killed this old man, do you think I'd have come back?
Is it likely ?" "You might ha' done, you know," answered Mallalieu.

"There's no accounting for what folks will do--in such cases.

But--what else?
Say aught you like--it's all informal, this." "Very well," continued Harborough.