Patience! Of all the cheek! Why don't you come out NOW ?" The answer was brisk and to the point.

Evidently, the unknown's stock of the virtue which he demanded of others was diminishing.
"Well, to be frank, since you insist," snapped the voice, "I'm not fully dressed." This was a staggerer.

For once Keziah did not have a reply ready.
She looked at Grace and the latter at her.

Then, without words, they retreated to the sitting room.
"Shall--shall I go for help ?" whispered the girl.

"Hadn't we better leave him here and--He doesn't sound like a tramp, does he.