That time he did for Philpot he was as quick with his right, and walked in under his man's guard, and drove up at him, and took him on the flank just like--" "A bad mark to Flanagan for talking, and to Batchelor for listening," rose the voice of Miss Henniker in the street.
This public award made us both jump, and colour up too, for there were a lot of ladies and gentlemen and young ladies close at hand, all of whom must have distinctly heard the Henniker's genial observation.

However, I was most curious to hear more of Smith.

Flanagan and I both had colds the rest of the way and finished our conversation behind our handkerchiefs.
"Have you heard any more about him ?" asked I.

"Not a word.

He's as close as an owl.