By the way, is that the latest thing in hats?
It suits you admirably." Mrs.Paxton smiled, though her eyes were glistening suspiciously.
"You can't humbug me, Frank, so please don't try," she protested.

"Why are you mixed up in this dreadful business?
Why are you constantly meeting detectives?
Why did you rush off to Eastbourne yesterday?
When did you become acquainted with this Mr.Forbes?
Have you seen his daughter ?" Theydon was at least sufficiently well versed in the peculiarities of the feminine temperament to know that he would, be safe in answering the last question first.
"Yes," he said.

"I have seen a good deal of Miss Forbes recently.

Have you ever met her ?" "She was at the horse show last year with Lady de Winton's party.

She's an awfully pretty girl, and will be worth millions, I suppose.