'A determined fighter,' I think he called you.

That should be high praise, coming from a fellow officer.

He probably outlined his plans to you." "He did." Nelson spoke dryly.
"I assumed that he was relying on your judgment and taking your tips." "Why?
How so ?" "Because he has bought so much land alongside of yours." "Where ?" Barbara was surprised.

"I--why, I supposed you knew!" After a moment of hesitation she said: "I think I'd better keep my mouth closed.

Just the same, he couldn't have done better than to follow your lead.