It was a well-known fact that he never smiled except when his mind was troubled.
"Goodness, Deppy," said his wife, recognising the symptom, "do you really think there is danger ?" "My dear Aggy, who said there was any danger ?" he exclaimed, and quickly looked out to sea.

"I rather think we'll enjoy it here," he added after a moment's pause, in which he saw that the steamer was getting under way.

The Japat company's tug was returning to the pier.

Lord Deppingham sighed and then drew forth his cigarette case.

"There!" he went on, peering intently up the street.