I shall be delighted to hear it, if it really is a good reason.

Nothing appeals to me more strongly than a convincing argument.

But don't waste my time and your own with some foolish theory which wouldn't carry conviction to an audience of politicians at an election meeting." "Mine is a good reason, the best possible.

It is--" "It must be very good indeed if it is to get over the fact that Mrs.
Lorimer's features are burned into that judge's brain, owing to his having been obliged to stare at her for ten whole days." "It's this," said the Major.

"He can't recognise Miss King as Mrs.
Lorimer, because she isn't Mrs.Lorimer.