I have been as near the mine as I thought safe.

They seem to be very busy clearing out both shafts--two steam-engines, constant relays of workmen.

Who has got the job in hand ?" "I have," said Bartley.
"Well, that's clever of you to throw dust in their eyes, and put our little game off your own shoulders.

You want to save appearances?
You know you can not save William Hope." "I can save him, and I will save him.

God will have mercy on a penitent assassin, as he once had upon a penitent thief." Monckton stared at him and smiled.
"Who has been talking to you--the parson ?" "My own conscience.