But that wouldn't have helped much; I couldn't get rid of the duty." "You have pluck.

For all that, I think you're indulging a rather exaggerated sentiment.

Anyhow, it's hard to imagine you have had many doubts since we left the mine." "I've had none.

When you found the tobacco-box I knew I would succeed.
There was something strangely significant about your finding it." "I happened to look in the right place," said Thirlwell, dryly.
Agatha laughed.

"You take a very matter-of-fact view." "Perhaps so," Thirlwell agreed.