Probably they'll indulge in personalities a good deal.' 'Of course they will,' assented the other after a short pause.
'Westlake, eh ?' 'Not only Westlake.

There's a more important man.' Mutimer could not resist a smile, though he was uneasy.

Keene understood the smile; it was always an encouragement to him.
'What have they got hold of ?' 'I'm afraid there'll be references to the girl.' 'The girl ?' Richard hesitated.

'What girl?
What do you know about any girl ?' 'It's only the gossip I've heard.

I thought it would be as well if I went about among them last night just to pick up hints, you know.' 'They're talking about that, are they?
Well, let them.