That was downright robbery." "With violence," added Heathcote.
"Of course.

It was really Tom White's fault the boat got adrift.

It was so carelessly anchored." "Yes.

A puff of wind would have slipped that knot." There was a pause.
"It's plain he doesn't guess anything," said Dick.
"Not likely.

And he's not likely to say anything about it, if he does." "Of course not.