Slip away now, while you have the chance." He looked at her in amazement.
"Why, Fenella," he exclaimed, "how can you suggest such a thing! Besides," he added, "Groves saw me climb in at the window.

He was with me outside." She wrung her hands.
"I forgot!" she moaned.

"Don't move the sofa while I am looking!" There was a knock at the door.

They both turned round.

It was Groves' voice speaking.