He could not for a moment find anything to say.

The two men looked at each other for a moment as if each were measuring the other.

Then Mr.Lamont said: "If at any time I can help you, let me know--call on me.

Now you'll have to excuse me as I have some business matters to attend to." Dorian was dismissed.
The disappearance of Carlia Duke continued to be a profound mystery.

The weeks went by, and then the months.