"Did the minx know you were there ?" "If you refer to Mistress Mortimer, I presume she suspected it.

At least she came to me shortly thereafter." "Then I understand better what troubled the girl.

But, in God's name! how did you ever escape me?
I was in every room of the house." I smiled pleasantly.

There was nothing for me to gain, or lose, by goading him, yet it was rather enjoyable.
"That, of course, I must naturally refuse to answer, Captain.

I might need to resort to the same methods again." "There will be small chance of your having opportunity.