'I know where they are.' 'You know?
Then where are they ?' Thomasson asked.
'Ah, my good Tommy, that is telling.' 'Well,' Mr.Thomasson answered, with an assumption of dignity.

'At any rate they are gone.

And you must allow me to say that I am glad of it--for your sake!' 'That is as may be,' Mr.Dunborough answered.

And he took his first airing in a sedan next day.

After that he grew so reticent about his affairs, and so truculent when the tutor tried to sound him, that Mr.
Thomasson was at his wits' end to discern what was afoot.