People's actual words, and the exact time of an occurrence, often have an extraordinarily illuminating effect when weighed subsequently.

But don't let Mr.Grant think you suspect him.

There is no occasion for that--yet." Mr.Fowler could be either blunt or cryptic in speech at will.

In one mood he was the straightforward, outspoken official; in another the potential lawyer.

P.C.Robinson, though unable to describe his chief's erratic qualities, was unpleasantly aware of them.