Part of it came back afterwards, but not all.

There's something I can't get." "That's unlucky," Thirlwell remarked in a dry tone.

"We need a hint." "I reckoned I'd get it when I saw the country," Drummond went on.

"I allow we're not far enough yet." Thirlwell made a sign of disagreement.

"Strange said the creek ran south and then turned east.