'Clarice told you that!' she said, staring at him.
'Yes,' he replied simply.

'So you see she didn't know.' Mrs.Willoughby sank back into her chair.

She had heard Mr.Le Mesurier announce his intention more than once in Clarice's presence.

However, she fancied that no particular good would be done by informing him of the girl's deception, and she dropped the subject.
'What about Conway ?' asked Drake.
'He still walks up and down London.

I fancy he is secretary to something.' Drake hesitated for a second.