I'll have my way in the matter, and you shall take the papers, for it is no favor that I am doing you, but simply a restoration of stolen property." "How's that, ma'am ?" "I am just going to explain, though you might take a lady's word for it without asking any questions.

Now, what I am going to say is just between you four, and must go no farther.

I have my own reasons for wishing to keep it from the police.

Who do you think it was who struck me last night, Admiral ?" "Some villain, ma'am.

I don't know his name." "But I do.