She was somewhat stout, amiable and placid of mien, and impressed me (to be entirely truthful) as looking rather foolish.
"Here is Mrs.Hornby," said Miss Gibson, presenting me to her hostess; and she continued, "Dr.Jervis has come to ask about the 'Thumbograph.' You haven't destroyed it, I hope ?" "No, my dear," replied Mrs.Hornby.

"I have it in my little bureau.

What did Dr.Jervis wish to know about it ?" Seeing that she was terrified lest some new and dreadful surprise should be sprung upon her, I hastened to reassure her.
"My colleague, Dr.Thorndyke, is anxious to examine it.

He is directing your nephew's defence, you know." "Yes, yes," said Mrs.Hornby.

"Juliet told me about him.