"You're the first person I've ever asked in--with one notable exception.

I've never even had Campany, the librarian, here.
I'm a hermit." "But--you were a detective ?" suggested Bryce.
"Aye, for a good five-and-twenty years!" replied Harker.

"And pretty well known, too, sir.

But--my question, doctor.

All between ourselves!" "I'll ask you one, then," said Bryce.