When he talked about Lister's adventures I wondered where he was leading.

The other was puzzled, and didn't see until near the end." "But why didn't Harry, himself, tell us all he knew ?" "Vernon's a good sort and more fastidious than one thinks; he saw he'd be forced to venture on rather awkward ground, and there was some doubt.
He wanted us to weigh the story and judge if the clew he gave us ought to be followed.

This was not Vernon's job, although I think he was satisfied." "But you are satisfied ?" "Yes," said Cartwright "Lister's portrait of Barbara was lifelike and his own was pretty good.

I think he drew himself and her better than he knew, and perhaps it's lucky we have to deal with fellows like these.

A good Canadian is a fine type.