"The fellow isn't worth it.

But his crude idea might be developed more subtly by an abler man." "I think it odd that Mr.Siddle should choose to-day, of all days, for a visit," she admitted.
Winter relapsed into silence for a while.

The car was running through a charming countryside, and a glimpse of the sea was obtainable from the crest of each hill.

Mr.Fowler was too circumspect to break in on the thread of his coadjutor's thoughts.

The inquiry had taken a curious turn, and was momentarily beyond his grasp.
"It's singular, but it's true," said the detective musingly when next he spoke, "that I am now going to ask you to act differently than was in my mind when I sought this interview.