They may worm something out of him.

But will they own up if they do?
Dashed if I know.

The Oriental mind is on a par with their blessed language.

It has three thousand ways of expressing one idea, and not one of 'em is our way." "Has Theydon gone to Fortescue Square ?" "I suppose so.

He turned up in Jermyn Street--outside Smith's Hotel, if you please, with a lady in a taxi." "A lady?
Miss Beale ?" "No, his sister, judging from the family likeness.