Her voice receded as they went.

"But I can't understand any man daring to wink at Lady Carfax; I can't, indeed." "That's just what I complain about," grumbled Major Shirley.

"Those wax-candle sort of women never see a joke.

What fools they are to leave the place in darkness like this! Can you see where you are going ?" "Yes, we are just at the head of the stairs.

It is rather foolish as you say.