I had a long conversation the other day with one of the German Embassy, all about Irish affairs.
They are hugely interested about Irish affairs, and I just make a note of that; but they can make as many notes as they please about what I say, and no one will be any the wiser.

In fact, they will be the foolisher.

And now I suppose I had better take myself away." "Don't do anything of the kind," said Michael.
"But I must.

And if when you are down at Ashbridge at Christmas you find strangers hanging about the deep-water reach, you might just let me know.

It's no use telling your father, because he will certainly think they have come to get a glimpse of him as he plays golf.