His nerves have been strangely shaken by that sound upon the moor.

I will say nothing to add to his anxieties, but I will take my own steps to attain my own end.
We had a small scene this morning after breakfast.

Barrymore asked leave to speak with Sir Henry, and they were closeted in his study some little time.

Sitting in the billiard-room I more than once heard the sound of voices raised, and I had a pretty good idea what the point was which was under discussion.

After a time the baronet opened his door and called for me.