"I'll read it when I have time." "No, thank you.

I want you to--" "Ring the bell for the high jump," said Railsford, turning his back.

At the signal the whole company closed in a solid phalanx round the poles.
For the high jump was one of the great events of the day.

Mr Bickers became mixed up in the crowd, and saw that it was hopeless to attempt further parley.

He turned on his heel, and the fellows made a lane for him to pass out.