They would not let me jump in.

I could have done it easily, but that fool of an inspector over there held me." "They are very strict in this country, I know." Mr.Dunster agreed, without change of expression.

"Please go on." "I saw you arrive--just too late for the train.

While I was swearing at the inspector, I heard you speak to the station-master.

Since then I have made inquiries.