It's a big thing for a man to have to understand and to decide at one sitting.

I should like to have a quiet hour by myself to make up my mind.

Now, look here, Mr.
Holmes, it's half-past eleven now and I am going back right away to my hotel.

Suppose you and your friend, Dr.Watson, come round and lunch with us at two.

I'll be able to tell you more clearly then how this thing strikes me." "Is that convenient to you, Watson ?" "Perfectly." "Then you may expect us.