I don't object to it at all.

But I simply hate hearing it on Mr.Elkin's lips." "Exit Fred!" said Winter solemnly.

"Next!" Doris, after a period of calm, was now profoundly uncomfortable.

This kind of prying was the last thing she had expected.

She had come prepared to defend Grant, but, beyond one exceedingly personal reference, the detective had studiously shut him out of the conversation.
"What am I to say ?" she cried.